Editorial Work
BlogsManaging Editor & Web Designer
Women of Brookstone Feb. 2026 to Pres.
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JournalismEditor-in-Chief & Web Designer
The Lion's Roar, Johnston County Early College Academy 2015 to 2019
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Literary JournalsFiction Editor
MAYDAY Magazine Oct. 2025 to Feb. 2025
Editorial Intern The Great Smokies Review Jan. 2024 to May 2025
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Academic JournalsE-Publishing Committee Member
GW Journal of Ethics in Publishing, Aug. 2025 - Mar. 2026
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Reporting & Writing
Policy Analyst, Writer, & Strategic Project Coordinator
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.
Contributor
Young Voices
Jan. 2026 - Apr. 2026
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.
Higher Education Reporter
The College Fix
Aug. to Dec. 2025
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
Contributor
Young Voices
Jan. 2026 - Apr. 2026
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.
- Published original op-eds at New Boston Post, American Thinker, and Substack.
Higher Education Reporter
The College Fix
Aug. to Dec. 2025
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
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
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
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
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."
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
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Costuming & Wardrobe
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Retail & Food SErvice
- Seasonal Brand Representative at Altar'd State, Oct. to Nov. 2025, Mar. to Apr. 2026
- 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
Certificate in Leadership Essentials
Fruitland Baptist Bible College, '26
Bachelor of Arts in English: Creative Writing
UNC Asheville, '25
Certificate in Paralegal
South College Asheville, '22
The George Washington University, '27
- Online, part-time in the evenings.
- Received the largest merit scholarship in 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.
Certificate in Leadership Essentials
Fruitland Baptist Bible College, '26
- Graduating in December 2026.
- Studying principles of biblical leadership, including transparency, integrity, time management, personal growth and adaptation, handling discouragement and depression, efficient action, missions, and service all through modular studies of scripture.
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 (school on quarter system).
- 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.
Trainings
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