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.

Favorite Courses:
- International Law with Professor Denise Garcia
- Political Communication with Professor Matthew Nisbet
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