Over the course of her career, Olivia has amassed extensive experience developing high-impact strategic communications and advocacy strategies for a diverse set of clients. She has a special interest in crisis communications and working with clients involved in contentious policy, regulatory and legal battles.
Olivia began her career in Washington, D.C. working in the advocacy space for healthcare organizations, first at a leading healthcare trade association and later at a highly respected reproductive rights nonprofit. Her exposure to Washington’s advocacy landscape gave her the ability to deftly navigate complex policy and regulatory issues and develop messaging that moves key stakeholders.
Olivia then transitioned to more traditional public affairs work, providing direction on messaging development, narrative frameworks, media engagement and general reputation management for clients in the energy sector.
At SKDK, Olivia has provided strategic counsel to a wide array of clients, including those in the energy, tech, nonprofit, and education spaces. She specializes in working at the intersection of politics, regulation, and reputation and enjoys helping high-profile organizations navigate congressional and federal investigations.
Having lived and worked across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and South, Olivia has a deep appreciation for regional communication nuances and a keen understanding of how to develop messaging that resonates with diverse audiences.
A northern Virginia native, Olivia now calls Washington, D.C. home.
