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Olivia Oestreicher

Political Science and Communication Studies
CSSH Ambassador

Graduating in May 2025

Olivia Oestreicher values the intersection of academics and real-world applications, which is why CSSH was the perfect fit for her college journey. She sought a dynamic environment that would allow her to explore the social sciences and humanities through both coursework and hands-on experiences. Olivia’s experiences at CSSH, including as a CSSH Ambassador, have equipped her with the tools to approach societal issues with creativity and a global perspective, reinforcing her belief that learning extends far beyond the classroom.

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Olivia’s Path

Favorite Courses:

Student Clubs and Organizations:

  • Vice President for External Affairs, Northeastern Student Government Association
  • Presidential Ambassador
  • CSSH Ambassador
  • Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority
  • Northeastern University Choral Society
  • Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor Society
  • Public Relations Student Society of America
  • Former Teaching Assistant for Professional Development for Co-op course
  • Former Coordinator for Northeastern Votes
  • Member of the Huntington 100

Global Experience:

  • Dialogue of Civilization: Disaster & Recovery in Japan
  • Dialogue of Civilization: Diversity & Unity- Politics and Migrations in the Netherlands
  • Semester In: Leadership for Social Change Fellowship at Northeastern Oakland
  • Co-op: FGS Global, Strategic Communications & Government Affairs in Washington, D.C.

Experiential Education:

  • Internship: National Consumer Law Center, Development Intern
  • Co-op: Tremont Strategies Group, Public Policy & Government Relations
  • Co-op: FGS Global, Strategic Communications & Government Affairs
  • Internship: Product Stewardship Institute, Marketing & Communications Intern
  • Internship: Office of Massachusetts State Representative Smitty Pignatelli, Digital & Communications Intern
  • Internship: Direct Federal Credit Union, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Intern
  • Internship: Office of Massachusetts State Representative Danillo A. Sena, Political Intern
  • Millennium Fellow: UN Academic Impact and Millennium Campus Network

Service:

  • Legislative Director of the Boston Capter of Voters of Tomorrow (Volunteer)
  • Delegate for the Town of Shirley for the 2023 Massachusetts Democratic Convention

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