Sylvia Oishi

Sylvia Oishi (BASc (BA) '82)

Sylvia Lori Oishi is the assistant chief Crown prosecutor for the Lethbridge office of Alberta Justice, Criminal Justice Division. A leader in her profession, she has served as the Crown representative on the Lethbridge domestic violence action team since 2001. In 2004, she spearheaded the creation of a specialized domestic violence court in Lethbridge.

Within the community, Sylvia Oishi is a contributor to a number of local boards, including Lethbridge Family Services, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lethbridge and the Buddhist Federation of Alberta. In recognition of her dedication to improve the lives of women, she received the 2007 YWCA Woman of Distinction award for social advocacy.