Biography
Olivia Arena is a senior at The University of Texas at Austin majoring in Plan II Honors, urban studies, and international relations. She's studied abroad in Spain and Botswana, gaining a better understanding of how different communities adapt to environmental and social change. After living in a "smart city" in Spain, Olivia discovered her passion for urban development. This prompted her involvement with the Student Government City Relations Agency. Furthering her passion for urban spaces, Olivia spent the past summer studying urban design at UC Berkeley’s College of Environmental Design. She plans to pursue a career in urban planning.