Olivia has worked as a private consultant and for NGOs, including a three year assignment in India, where she was the Contry Representative/Coordinator of a small Swedish NGO in the area of sustainable agriculture and rural development.

She was also active in the preparations for COP 15, responsible for climate change Policy and Advocacy at Forum Syd, the umbrella organization for Swedish NGO:s.

Olivia has a first degree in Social Anthropology from School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS, University of London), and a post-graduate degree in Journalism from the University of Uppsala.