September 12, 2023

Olivia Fernandes

By, YDN Admin

Olivia Fernandes, a native of Sacramento, California, has dedicated her life to education and empowerment, leaving a lasting impact on her community.

Currently, Olivia is continuing her educational pursuit at CSU Sacramento, where she is majoring in sociology and minoring in counseling. Olivia’s ultimate goal is to become an Academic Advisor at a community college. Her vision goes even further as she dreams of creating a specialized program for first-generation student parents. This program would empower them by utilizing the Gallup Strengths Assessment and providing strengths-based training.

Olivia Fernandes is poised to leave a lasting legacy in the world of academia, ensuring that all students, especially those facing unique challenges, have the opportunity to thrive.

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