Olha Men

The individual you are likely referring to is Olha Men, a journalist and settlement officer, as described in the article from Maclean's.

Olha Men is a Ukrainian immigrant who fled Ukraine with her daughter, Miia, due to the war. They initially settled in Lviv and then moved to Poland before eventually relocating to Canada through the Canada-Ukraine authorization for emergency travel. In Canada, they were hosted by a family in Ottawa, who helped them settle and navigate the Canadian system, including obtaining social insurance numbers and health cards, and registering Miia for school2.

Olha Men currently works as a settlement officer for the Jewish Family Services of Ottawa, where she assists other Ukrainian newcomers with various tasks such as getting their SINs, bank accounts, and finding employment. She also provides emotional support to those who are lonely and helps them connect with Ukrainian communities in Ottawa2.

Her journey and experiences have been documented in an article published in Maclean's, highlighting her transition and efforts to help other newcomers settle in Canada.