Olivia McKelvey

2020 Student Catalyst Awardee

Bio

Olivia McKelvey is a senior from Ann Arbor, Michigan majoring in marketing with a minor in communications. She is the editor-in-chief of Florida Tech’s student-run newspaper, The Crimson This past year, Olivia has reported on the Clery Act and uncovered the under-reporting of crime statistics at the university, including sexual assault. In light of her reporting, Florida Tech has reformed their Title IX policies and submitted a corrective report with the U.S. Department of Education. She hopes that the campus is a safer place for women who have been sexually assaulted and would like to report their cases. In the future, Olivia hopes to work in a newsroom as an investigative reporter to continue to shed light on important issues. 

Education

Florida Tech - Bachelor's Degree in Marketing with a minor in Communications