Starting out as a nerdy microbiologist, Olivia fell in love with contemporary science fiction. Creating the stories that swirl on the screens in her head, she realized that she can bring black stories and science fiction together. Using her experiences as a black woman who grew up in America, she incorporates us vs them, racism, classism, and environmental issues into each one of her films.
MidAmerica Nazarene University
(2015-2017)