Melissa Nollski

Melissa Nollski is a proud member of the Treaty 6 Michel First Nation and holds an Early Childhood Education (ECE Level III) Diploma from Grant MacEwan University. With more than 30 years of experience working with children and families in the childcare sector, Melissa has dedicated her career to supporting Indigenous early learning and family wellness initiatives.

Melissa is the Executive Director of the Aboriginal Head Start Programs in Edmonton, where she advocates for culturally grounded early childhood education and community-driven programming that supports Indigenous children and families. She is an active member of the Alberta Aboriginal Head Start Regional Committee and serves as Chair of the National Aboriginal Head Start Association of Canada.