Olivia attended Woodland Community College and received her AA in Social and Behavioral Sciences in 2020. After developing a passion for Early Childhood Education throughout her time at WCC, she transferred to Sacramento State later that year to pursue a BA in Childhood and Adolescent Development. As an undergraduate, Olivia volunteered at the Wellspring Women’s Center in Sacramento serving women and children affected by poverty. Additionally, she completed a research apprenticeship with Vygotskian researcher and Professor, Dr. Lynda Stone.