Olivia's Work

Olivia D'Angelo is a servant of Christ, published multi-genre creative writer, editor, and political journalist.

Publications & Features

Olivia has been featured in various national news outlets, including The Washington Post, The Daily Wire, Newsmax, and ​The College Fix. 
Her creative works have been published in multiple literary journals, such as Carolina Muse, The Penwood Review, and ​The Great Smokies Review. She received an Honorable Mention in the 2025 A. R. Ammon Poetry Contest and was nominated for the Topp-Grillot Award by esteemed poet, Dr. Mildred Barya.

Journalism

Reporting
Op-Eds & Commentary
News Releases
Features

Creative Writing

Poetry
Fiction
Nonfiction
Book Reviews

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.
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Formal Education

Master of Professional Studies in Publishing, The George Washington University, '27
  • 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

  • Storytelling Symposium, Leadership Institute (Jan. 2026)
  • Fundraising Fundamentals, Leadership Institute (Issued Jul. 2025)
  • Digital Content Creation, Leadership Institute (Issued May 2025)
  • Youth Leadership School - D.C. Presidential Inauguration, Leadership Institute (Issued Jan. 2025) 

Affiliations

Political
  • Network of Enlightened Women, Student Member ​(Jan. 2026 - Pres.)
  • American Society of Young Professionals, Member (Oct. 2025 - Pres.)
  • Christians United for Israel, Member (Oct. 2025 - Pres.)
  • The Fund for Americans Studies' Student Journalism Association, Individual Member (Oct. 2024 - Pres.)
  • America's Future, National Member (Jul. 2025 - Pres.)
  • PragerFORCE by PragerU, Member (Feb. 2025 - Pres.)
  • Turning Point USA, Member (Jul. 2024 - Pres.)
Artistic
  • Association of Writers & Writing Programs, Student Member (Mar. 2024 - Pres.)
  • North Carolina Writers' Network, Student Member (Mar. 2024 - Pres.)
  • National New Play Network's New Play Exchange, Writer Member (Feb. 2024 - Pres.)
  • This is Working by Wiley Cash, Member (Jan. 2024 - Jan. 2025 *defunct*)
  • Editorial Freelancers Association, Guest Member (Feb. 2025 - Pres.)
  • North Carolina Poetry Society, Student Member (Sep. 2024 - Pres.)
  • North Carolina Theatre Conference, Individual Member (Jun. 2024 - Pres.)
Legal
  • Lambda Epsilon Chi (LEX) National Paralegal Honor Society, Member (Jan. 2022 - Pres.)

Socials

Substack   Rumble