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Hailing from Northern California, Olivia attended Loretto H.S. in Sacramento prior to moving across the country to Brown University, where she earned a degree in Biochemical Engineering. Directly following her studies at Brown, Olivia spent one year at University of Texas at Austin with a graduate chemical engineering program, however her calling to run professionally was too strong to ignore. As Olivia writes in her blog, "My love of running has led me to put my education and science career on hold as I pursue my dream to be an Olympian." Twice an NCAA finals qualifier in the 10k, Olivia now trains with the Bowerman Track Club in Portland as she forges her Olympic dreams.

An unapologetic foodie, Olivia enjoys fine cuisine and is always thinking of her next meal, and has received a number of food-inspired nicknames, including Pickle, Avocado, and Liver. Olivia chants "piece of me!" to herself and discreetly thumps her chest before races. This is a phrase she inherited from her parents. Though the life of a professional runner can be tough, Olivia chooses happiness and makes the conscious decision to be happy every morning. As she says, "No matter the city traffic, poor workout, or bad hair day, I will choose to be happy."

When asked what makes her unique on and off the track, Olivia reports, "I belt out Adele at the top of my lungs in much too public places, express my opinions strongly and loudly, and wolf down sushi as if I were an NFL linebacker in training.  However, approaching the starting line, I become calm, quiet, and controlled.  I am still me but, on race day, I channel my free-wheeling energy to power me around the track and along the roads."