Olivia has over 20 years of communications experience and has worked for organizations in both public and private sectors including a national NGO, a boutique PR agency and, for the past five years, at Ottawa's largest life sciences company. A skilled communicator and organizer, Olivia is versatile, results-oriented and understands the value of integrated, well-planned strategies.

And a little more about Olivia...

Where do you live? God’s country – in rural West Carleton, only a short bike ride from the Cheshire Cat Pub – absolute best fish and chips in town.

How old are you? Fortyfive…but I’m not bitter….

What kind of car do you drive? A GMC Envoy

What do you wish you drove? A more earth friendly GMC Envoy.

Who, on the Sopranos, are you most like? Sopranos, is that a singing show?

Who, on Grey's Anatomy, are you most like? I’m on a mission to be the last remaining person on earth who has never seen an episode of Grey’s Anatomy.

What's always in the fridge? Vanilla Yogurt – our four year old’s day doesn’t start right without it.

What about the freezer? Beef from happy cows and unlabeled leftovers that all look like spaghetti sauce.

Favorite food? That would entirely depend on the time of day and what I’ve had to drink – oops did I say that?

Favorite beer? Stella – it’s about the glass.

Favorite wine? Anything that’s red.

Favorite city? Montreal

Last vacation? At the Cottage

Next vacation? Back to the Cottage

Dream vacation? South of France for 4 months…

Favorite spot in the world? My bed.

Nickname? O

Why?? Olivia…O…get it…

Favorite hotel in the world? Ummmm…hmmmm…..anything with room service?

Favorite restaurant in Ottawa? Junipers on Wellington Street – yummy.

Favorite restaurant outside of Ottawa? Chez Piggy in Kingston, ON – way yummy.

Spinning on your CD player? Shmaltzy Christmas tunes….too bad it only comes once a year.

Hobbies? Way too many to mention…

What's in your garage? Our two cars, a smattering of kids toys, the occasional squirrel, misplaced tools, numerous recycling bins, greenboxes, biking gear and general clutter…that helps to make it…well….cozy.

People think you're crazy because... I worry too much about all the junk in the garage.

What's on your Christmas wish list this year? Sleep!