Olivia was born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She attended Louisiana State University (Geaux Tigers!) for undergraduate where she majored in biological sciences with a minor in psychology. Throughout college, she worked as a medical scribe at a local pediatric cardiology clinic and fell in love with the specialty. She then attended LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans where she was able to complete her third and fourth years in Baton Rouge close to home.

Outside of medicine, Olivia enjoys spending quality time with her husband, Matthew, and their Labrador Retriever, Dawson. She also enjoys being outside, including hiking and playing tennis.