Born in Houston, Olivia Grobmyer spent most of her childhood in Texas, before going to college at the University of Chicago. She graduated from Chicago in 2024, majoring in Environmental Science with honors and Art History. Her passion for the environment was fostered with her extensive work at the Marine Biological Laboratory in wetland biogeochemical interactions as well as her analysis of tropical fish biomechanics. In these endeavors, Olivia has developed an understanding of the key role that humans play in the continuing vitality of the environment. Through her Master’s in Public Policy and Master’s of Environmental Management, she hopes to use science to make practical policy decisions that benefit our most vital ecosystems. In her free time, Olivia likes to cook, play golf, read, and hike.