October 26, 2021
Care Options for Kids

Meet Olivia, a speech-language pathologist (SLP) at Care Options for Kids. A member of the Care Options for Kids team for more than three years, Olivia earned her bachelor's degree in speech and hearing science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and her master's degree in communicative disorders at Northern Illinois University. In addition to her role as an SLP, Olivia serves as a clinical mentor, clinical fellowship supervisor and diversity and inclusion liaison.
I love helping children, caregivers, and staff find their “voice”. For clients, I support communication development and help them find ways to connect with their loved ones and peers (whether verbally or through alternative communication). I work with caregivers to ensure their confidence in helping their child communicate, and I support my clinical team and new graduates through mentorship.
My hobbies include hiking and being outdoors, anything fitness related from HIIT to yoga, and baking (I love sweets!)
This year, my proudest accomplishments were purchasing our first home, and making it through a crazy first year of marriage in a pandemic.
My biggest inspirations are my parents. They are the most generous, loving, and hardworking people I know. My mother is a doctor, and my father is an engineer. They have always pushed me to be strong, independent, and driven.
I was a dancer from the age of 5 until post-college. I get into a dance class maybe 1-2 times a year now.
Always willing to lend a hand. Kind, friendly, determined, easygoing.
The Falafel Wrap from Vital Root, or Bao Buns from Linger. I’m also a huge fan of Mexican food so any sort of tacos!
1. Believe in yourself and your skills, and be confident!
2. Prioritize work/life balance.
3. Never stop learning, asking questions, and growing!
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