Olivia's Work
Olivia D'Angelo is a servant of Christ, published multi-genre creative writer, editor, and political journalist.
Editorial Work
Literary Journals
- Managing Editor & Web Designer, Women of Brookstone, Feb. 2026 to Pres. (in development)
- Fiction Editor, MAYDAY Magazine, Oct. 2025 to Feb. 2025
- Editorial Intern, The Great Smokies Review, Jan. 2024 to May 2025
- Edited poetry, fiction, and non-fiction works in accordance with the Chicago Manual of Style.
- Proofread and made edits to WordPress website for digital publication.
Academic Journals
- E-Publishing Committee Member, GW Journal of Ethics in Publishing, Aug. 2025 - Pres.
- Makes design and coding decisions and edits in Manifold publication.
Journalism
- Editor-in-Chief and Web Designer, The Lion's Roar, Johnston County Early College Academy, 2015 to 2019
- Managed team of over a dozen student journalists.
- Wrote the Breaking News column.
- Designed and managed an entire website to bring the paper into the modern age.
- Ran creative writing and visual arts competition.
Reporting & Writing Experience
Contributor at Young Voices, Jan. 2026 - Pres.
Young Voices was founded in 2013 to help young center-right writers hone their craft and get published in notable outlets regardless of experience. The Contributor Program offers media training and placement services to students and young professionals interested in public policy. The Young Voices team works as a PR agent for contributors for a four-month period, where they edit and pitch contributor articles for publication, interview contributors on their podcast, and potentially pitch contributors for broadcast opportunities.
Policy Analyst, Writer, & Strategic Project Coordinator at Students for Life of America, Dec. 2025 - Pres.
Students for Life of America is the largest pro-life youth organization. This grassroots political and policy operation engages Americans of all ages with the goal of influencing young voters to vote to protect life. SFLA and its sister organizations guides more than 1,500 student-led chapters in schools from middle grades to medical and law schools in all 50 states and a social media presence that averages 250 million video views each year.
Higher Education Reporter at The College Fix, Aug. 2025 to Pres.
The College Fix is a higher-education news website run by the non-profit Student Free Press Association. They work with college-aged writers with the purpose of identifying and supporting young people who seek to improve campus journalism, explore careers in media, and commit themselves to the principles of a free society.
Writing Fellow at America's Future, Oct. to Nov. 2025
Designed for writers outside the DC area, this fellowship teaches fellows how to pitch their work, build their portfolio, hone their writing skills in policy/opinion/journalism, make connections with nationally known writers and editors, and receive personal feedback on their work.
Book Publishing Fellow at America's Future, Jul. to Aug. 2025
The Writing Fellowship in Book Publishing is a select cohort of aspiring authors. Over the course of five transformative weeks, fellows gain real-world insight into the world of book publishing—from editorial and marketing to agenting, rights, and production. They network with industry leaders, collaborate with fellow creatives, and leave with a clear path toward your future in publishing. Facilitators and mentors are those who have successfully navigated this complex process and have outlines a structured path for fellows. The fellowship is for nonfiction writing, made to transform fellows' nonfiction books from a work-in-profess to a completed masterpiece alongside industry/movement leaders.
Reporter Intern at the National Journalism Center, May to Aug. 2025
A 12-week paid internship in Washington, D.C. training journalists in the fundamentals of ethical and effective reporting. Students are placed in a working newsroom that matches their interests and skills to gain work experience, and receive training at YAF Headquarters on Fridays with seasoned journalists and other policy professionals.
Reporter Intern at Koinesúnē, May to Aug. 2025
Koinesúnē is an online magazine that celebrates and uplifts Christian ministry efforts, explores issues in the Church, and reports on Church history.
Young Voices was founded in 2013 to help young center-right writers hone their craft and get published in notable outlets regardless of experience. The Contributor Program offers media training and placement services to students and young professionals interested in public policy. The Young Voices team works as a PR agent for contributors for a four-month period, where they edit and pitch contributor articles for publication, interview contributors on their podcast, and potentially pitch contributors for broadcast opportunities.
Policy Analyst, Writer, & Strategic Project Coordinator at Students for Life of America, Dec. 2025 - Pres.
Students for Life of America is the largest pro-life youth organization. This grassroots political and policy operation engages Americans of all ages with the goal of influencing young voters to vote to protect life. SFLA and its sister organizations guides more than 1,500 student-led chapters in schools from middle grades to medical and law schools in all 50 states and a social media presence that averages 250 million video views each year.
- Aid the Vice President of Media & Policy in strategic planning, writing, and implementation of projects; research and develop strategic writing; develop and implement editorial strategies to enhance content quality and audience engagement; ensure all content meets high standards of accuracy, clarity, and consistency with internal protocols; collaborate with other departments to align content with overall company goals and timelines; handle editorial issues and conflicts.
- Write copy, including press releases, articles for websites, support materials, opinion pieces, and talking points; ensure that content meets standards of company lexicon and style guide with proper grammar, spelling, and AP style; fact check and research needed subjects for use in argument and editorial.
- Track projects across teams and organize; assist in day-to-day operations and breaking news; manage and track breaking news; prepare other team members for media engagement.
Higher Education Reporter at The College Fix, Aug. 2025 to Pres.
The College Fix is a higher-education news website run by the non-profit Student Free Press Association. They work with college-aged writers with the purpose of identifying and supporting young people who seek to improve campus journalism, explore careers in media, and commit themselves to the principles of a free society.
- Conduct research on issues in higher education, contact and interview subjects. Collaborate with editor to edit/publish articles.
Writing Fellow at America's Future, Oct. to Nov. 2025
Designed for writers outside the DC area, this fellowship teaches fellows how to pitch their work, build their portfolio, hone their writing skills in policy/opinion/journalism, make connections with nationally known writers and editors, and receive personal feedback on their work.
- Pitch written work; build writing portfolio; hone skills in writing policy, opinion, journalism.
Book Publishing Fellow at America's Future, Jul. to Aug. 2025
The Writing Fellowship in Book Publishing is a select cohort of aspiring authors. Over the course of five transformative weeks, fellows gain real-world insight into the world of book publishing—from editorial and marketing to agenting, rights, and production. They network with industry leaders, collaborate with fellow creatives, and leave with a clear path toward your future in publishing. Facilitators and mentors are those who have successfully navigated this complex process and have outlines a structured path for fellows. The fellowship is for nonfiction writing, made to transform fellows' nonfiction books from a work-in-profess to a completed masterpiece alongside industry/movement leaders.
- Trained in book development and publishing; equipped with industry standards of book contracting, marketing, book-length editing, book cover and title design strategies, and sales trends and strategy.
Reporter Intern at the National Journalism Center, May to Aug. 2025
A 12-week paid internship in Washington, D.C. training journalists in the fundamentals of ethical and effective reporting. Students are placed in a working newsroom that matches their interests and skills to gain work experience, and receive training at YAF Headquarters on Fridays with seasoned journalists and other policy professionals.
- Pitched stories, contacted and interviewed of article subjects, researched and wrote articles on American and international politics. Collaborated with editor to edit and publish articles with Newsmax and The Daily Wire.
Reporter Intern at Koinesúnē, May to Aug. 2025
Koinesúnē is an online magazine that celebrates and uplifts Christian ministry efforts, explores issues in the Church, and reports on Church history.
- Researched, pitched, and wrote about Christian ministry efforts; contacted and interviewed of article subjects; collaborated with editors to edit and publish articles.
Other Experience
As C.S. Lewis once said, "if you are interested only in writing you will never be a writer, because you will have nothing to write about." Lucky for Olivia, she has a lot of interests and experiences that inform and enhance her writing.
Legal & Political
- Senior Family Law Paralegal at Parsons Law, PA, Mar. 2023 to Jul. 2023
- Office Intern at Guardian ad Litem of Buncombe County, Jan. to Mar. 2023
- State and Federal Candidate Researcher at Ballotpedia, Apr. to Nov. 2022
- Legal and Policy Intern for Cornicelli for Congress, Dec. 2021 to Jan. 2022
Theatrical
Acting Experience
- The Heidi Chronicles, Swing, WCU UPTF, 2020
- The Crucible, Abigail Williams, Lions Theatre Company, 2019
- The Little Mermaid, Allana (Mersister), Neuse Little Theatre, 2019
- The Jungle Book, Jungle Chorus, Neuse Little Theatre, 2018
Costuming & Wardrobe
- Wardrobe Volunteer, Asheville Community Theatre, June 2025
- Costuming Fellow at American Shakespeare Center, May to Jun. 2021
- Student Costuming Assistant, Western Carolina University, Aug. 2020 to May 2021
Vocal Training
- Dominic Aquilino, Musical Theatre & Classical Voice, 2020 to 2021
- Mary Kathryn Walston, Musical Theatre & Classical Voice, 2018 to 2020
Acting Training
- Colin Wasmund, Contemporary Acting, 2020
- Christine Hunter-Heneghan, Contemporary & Classical Acting, 2019 to 2020
- Jonathan McCarter, Contemporary Acting & Improv, 2018
Dance Training
- Ashlee Wasmund, Jazz, 2021
- Liz Borom, Tap, 2021
- Patricia Renshaw, Ballet & Modern, 2020 to 2021
- Tito Hernandez, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, & Musical Theatre, 2019 to 2020
- Shayla LaGrange, Musical Theatre, 2018
- Melissa Carney, Ballet, 2018
- Erica LaGarde, Jazz, 2017
Special Skills
- Contemporary and classical acting
- Dark and high-emotion character acting
- Classical and contemporary musical theatre voice (soprano)
- Creative writing
- Hand/machine sewing and costume alterations
Retail & Food SErvice
- Seasonal Brand Representative at Altar'd State, Oct. to Nov. 2025, Mar. 2026 to Pres.
- Sales Associate at J.Crew Factory, Jan. to Jul. 2020
- Service Assistant at LongHorn Steakhouse, May to Dec. 2019
Education & Training
Olivia believes in constant self-improvement and looks for opportunities to learn from others wherever possible. Formal education is one way she supplements her working experience to become a more well-rounded professional.
Formal Education
Master of Professional Studies in Publishing, The George Washington University, '27
Bachelor of Arts in English: Creative Writing, UNC Asheville, '25
Certificate in Paralegal, South College Asheville, '22
- Online, part-time in the evenings.
- Received the largest merit scholarship from the department.
- Coursework: Book and Journal Publishing, Fundamentals of Electronic Publishing, Electronic Publishing Tools.
- Pursuing coursework on electronic and book publishing, coding, business management and entrepreneurship, marketing and promotion strategy, podcasting, social media, and book design.
Bachelor of Arts in English: Creative Writing, UNC Asheville, '25
- Summa cum laude, distinction in English.
- Coursework: Poetry Writing Workshop, Fiction Writing Workshop, Readings in Drama, Horror Fiction Writing Workshop, American Literary Traditions, Western Literature, Appalachian Literature.
Certificate in Paralegal, South College Asheville, '22
- Graduated with Honors, LEX Honor Society, Scholarship from Asheville Area Paralegal Association.
- Continued studies through Mar. 2023.
- Coursework: Legal Research and Writing I & II, Torts & Remedies, Contract Law, Ethics for Paralegals, Criminal Law, Domestic Law, Real Estate Law, Civil Litigation, Estate Planning and Probate, Computer & Information Literacy, Criminal Procedures, Employment Law, Environmental Law, Computers in the Legal Office, Law and Technology, Special Topics in Legal Research.
Additional Training & Education
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