Olivia Lovett

(609) 703–0362 | Olivia.S.Lovett@gmail.com

www.linkedin.com/in/olivia-lovett

EDUCATION

Stockton University 2021 – Present

B.S.; Sustainability, Policy, Summa Cum Laude (Expected)
GPA: 3.99

Relevant Coursework:
Introduction to Public Policy; Environmental Policy and Law; Natural Resource Policy and Law; Global
Environment, Health, and Justice; Food and Agriculture; Geographic Information Systems; Statistics for
Political Science; Ecological Economics

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Board of Trustees Distinguished Student Fellow, Stockton University May 2023 – Present
● Utilize the food policy audit planning tool to research the local policies that relate to a local
food-insecure city’s food system.
● Collaborate with stakeholders to conduct a series of semi-structured interviews and summarize
the key findings in a comprehensive report.

Summer Undergraduate Research Fellow (NSF - REU), University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

May 2023 – July 2023
● One of 10 cohort members selected to work on a competitive interdisciplinary National Science
Foundation-funded Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) studying the socioecological
role of greenways in urban systems.
● Used ArcGIS Pro and Online to map the relationship between demographics, access to
transportation, and equitable access to urban greenspaces.
● Used ArcGIS StoryMaps to share the findings with stakeholders effectively and saw 1,500+
views within the first month of publishing.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

GIS Intern, South Jersey Cultural Alliance September 2023 – Present

● Create commissioned StoryMaps for arts organizations to promote local artists across South
Jersey.

Team Leader, Center for Community Engagement, Stockton University January 2022 – Present
● Successfully collaborates with 10 employees to tutor 15+ youth.
● Create a safe and supportive environment for youth, which has resulted in a 150% increase in
registration.
Inclusive Markets Intern, NJ Food Democracy Collaborative April 2022 – Present
● Fact-check and update the Collaborative's comprehensive database of 40+ farmer’s markets
that accept SNAP benefits.

Programs Intern, Communities Revolutionizing Open Public Spaces May 2022 – August 2022
● Maintained 2 urban gardens and harvested 10 pounds of produce weekly.
● Built connections with dozens of community members through garden volunteer days and
weekly accessible farmers’ markets.
● Rescued 100 pounds of produce weekly from a local farm and distributed it to 30+ residents
living in a low-income housing development.

AWARDS & FUNDING

● Kesselman Fellowship for the Advancement of Democracy, (Engage NJ), 2023 – Present
● Board of Trustees Fellowship for Distinguished Students, (Stockton University), 2023-Present
● Dean’s List, (Stockton University), 2021–Present
● Stockton Foundation Scholarship
● Isidore Schmeidler Scholarship Fund
● Jonathan B. Demario Memorial Endowment Fund
● Judge Gerald Weinstein Scholarship

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Laboratory Teaching Assistant, Stockton University January 2022 – May 2022

● Assisted chemistry professors with laboratory teaching needs and provided clear and concise
answers to questions posed by 20+ lab students once a week.

MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES

● American Planning Association

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS & POSTERS

● “Socio-Ecological Role of Greenways in Urban Systems” University of Tennessee at

Chattanooga’s Virtual Fall Research Symposium, August 24th, 2023
● “Cultural Competency and Homework Completion Programs” Stockton University’s Celebration
of Service Event, April 25th, 2023
● “Cultural Competency and Homework Completion Programs” Engage NJ THRIVE Conference,
February 25th, 2023