Saidy Orellana

About Saidy Orellana

A Guatemalan born and raised in a fusion of Spanish, Mayan, Mexican, and Afro-Caribbean cultures, with a tri-lingual education in Spanish, English, and French continued in New York, California, and Oklahoma. Currently working as the Multicultural Officer at the Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS). Her primary responsibility is to develop program and outreach initiatives focused on Oklahoma’s diverse heritage and historically underrepresented communities telling the story and creating bridges of communication and cultural exchange opportunities for all Oklahomans. I have been known as an educator, a cultural ambassador, a historian, a pioneer, a visionary, a revolutionary, and an advocate for higher education, equity, and immigrant rights. An active Guatemalan and Latino community member, a member of the Citizens Financial Oversight Board for the City of Norman, the Norman Coalition for Refugee Support Board of Directors, Leadership Oklahoma Class #35, and the United Nations Association - USA. Selected as a delegate to the United Nations among the top nationwide Hispanic leaders by the We All Are Human Foundation in 2022 and 2023. Community Leader Excellence Award GOA. The inaugural Top 40 Hispanic Leadership Awardees by the Oklahoma Hispanic Institute in 2023. Served as Mrs. Guatemala for Oklahoma 20••••22. Named among the top 50 honorees Making a Difference for the 2020 Women of the Year by the Journal Records. Recognized by the 2019 OK Universal Human Rights Alliance and the United Nations OKC Chapter for her service to the community while busy with family and education. I would love to hear your story and enhance our sense of togetherness.

Experience

1. Multicultural Officer

   Oklahoma Historical Society

   Feb 2022 — Present

   My primary responsibility consist in developing program and outreach initiatives focused on Oklahoma’s diverse heritage and historically underrepresented communities. Also perform a wide range of administrative duties in the recently formed OHS Multicultural Office.

Education

• Global University

  Diploma, Theological and Ministerial Studies

  2009 — 2011

• North Orange County Regional Occupational Program

  International Travel Careers, Tourism and Travel Services Management

  2002 — 2004

• University of Oklahoma – Gallogly College of Engineering

  Certificate, Lean Six-Sigma, Green Belt

  2019 — 2019

• University of Oklahoma - Price College of Business

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

  2017 — 2019

• Oklahoma City Community College

  Associate of Science - AS, Business Administration and Management, General

  2014 — 2017

• University of Oklahoma

  Minor, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management

  2017 — 2019