Leadership

 

Fernando Lista Oleynick

Associate Director Secondary Education

Fernando Lista Oleynick has served as the Associate Director of Secondary Education at the Pacific Union Conference since 2023.

He previously worked as an elementary and high school teacher, school principal, and, most recently, as the Superintendent of Education in the Nevada-Utah Conference, where he served for five years. Throughout his career, he has been dedicated to Adventist education through leadership and service in various roles across different levels of the school system.

Oleynick holds a double B.A. in Education and Theology from River Plate Adventist University, and a M.S.Ed. in Administration and Supervision of Education from Southern Adventist Education. He also has a Ph.D. in K-12 Administration from Andrews University and is an ordained minister.

A native of Argentina, Oleynick is married to Cristine, and together they have two sons.