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Graduate Student
Specialization:
American Politics
Environmental Politics
Bio:
Olivia is a PhD Student in the Department of Political Science at the University of California, Santa Barbara. She studies political representation and environmental politics in the United States, with a specific interest in how public opinion on climate and energy issues shapes policy outcomes in the U.S. Congress. She holds a B.A. in political science from the University of Central Florida.