Olivia Meade serves as a Special Projects Associate at Stateside. A North Carolina native, Olivia graduated from Appalachian State University with a Bachelors Degree in Political Science before moving to D.C in 2020. Prior to joining Stateside, she earned her Masters Degree in Foreign Policy and National Security at American University, and gained advocacy and legislative experience working for the United Nations Association, focusing on implementing frameworks for tracking progress towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals at the local level. In her spare time, Olivia enjoys finding the best coffee spots in the DMV area and cheering on the Pittsburgh Steelers.