Olivia joined MPP in June 2017. As senior policy analyst, she monitors legislation and advocates for cannabis policy reform in Delaware, the District of Columbia, Indiana, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia.
In 2022, Olivia played an instrumental role in urging Maryland state lawmakers to refer Question 4 to the 2022 ballot and pass a companion bill to set up the initial steps for legalization. Additionally, she assisted the Yes on 4 campaign to ensure Question 4’s success on the ballot. On Election Day, Maryland voters approved Question 4 by 67.2% — the highest margin of any ballot measure to legalize cannabis — making Maryland the 20th state to legalize cannabis for adults.
Olivia also co-leads the Delaware Cannabis Policy Coalition, which organized for years to end cannabis prohibition in Delaware. From organizing rallies and town halls, testifying in key committees, conducting media outreach, and more, she is proud to have played a role making Delaware the 22nd state to legalize cannabis in 2023.
Olivia is passionate about criminal justice reform and racial justice and holds a Master of Arts in Criminology from The George Washington University. She is a proud West Virginia native and currently lives in Washington, D.C. with her orange tabby cat Peach.