Olivia Daly

Email: olivia@middleforkwillamette.org
Title: Education Project Lead
Organization: Middle Fork Willamette Watershed Council
Community: South Springfield to Oakridge
Population: 24,000
County Served: Lane County

Meet Olivia Daly:

A native of the South, Olivia graduated from Troy University with a degree in Anthropology. Professionally, her interests lie in community outreach, public engagement, and working with underrepresented youth. She has a wide range of experiences in the professional world which include being a camp counselor, nanny, and an archeology lab tech. In her spare time, she likes collecting rocks, visiting museums, and exploring nature.

Community and Organization:

Nestled in the heart of the densely wooded Oregon Emerald valley lies the proud headwaters of the historic Willamette River. A lush, bountiful bouquet of coniferous forests and crystal clear water, channels of mountain melt have shaped the ecosystems of this valley for millions of years, leaving behind the misty habitats for countless species of Oregon wildlife and dozens of communities large and small. Stitching together these communities is the Middle Fork Willamette Watershed Council, a network of biologists and educators driven by a passion for restoration and accessible environmental education for all.

Project:

Olivia develops and manages the different environmental education programs and works with different partners to better support the volunteers and teachers who participate in said programs. She, essentially, acts as a liaison between schools and the outdoors and her job is to get as many students outside as she can, in the most accessible and equitable way possible.