Milena Parent

Milena Parent is a Full Professor at the Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa, specializing in sport governance and strategy. She holds a PhD from the University of Alberta and serves as Director of the IOC-funded MEMOS program, mentoring future sport leaders globally.

• Education: B.Sc. (Hon.) and M.A. from University of Ottawa; Ph.D. from University of Alberta
• Roles: Director of MEMOS (English), Project & Event Management Module Lead, Canadian Sport Policy Work Group Member

Research Interests: Her work explores organization theory, strategic management, and governance in non-profits and major events like the Olympics. She examines board dynamics, digital transformation, and social value assessment for residents.

Grants: Funded by SSHRC, Canadian Heritage, Canadian Armed Forces, and Sport Information Resource Centre for projects on sport governance, safe sport practices, and event sustainability.

Publications: Co-author of Managing Major Sports Events (Routledge, 2021) and Strategic Management in Sport (Routledge, 2019). Her 2024 articles focus on board decision-making, digital change, and Olympic governance.

Professional Contributions: Serves on the board of Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute and contributes to sport policy monitoring. Certified B2B copywriter for technical content.