Olivia Richter

Senior Writer and Strategist

Olivia Richter is a Senior Writer and Strategist for NYU’s University Relations and Public Affairs Office of Marketing Communications. She is endlessly curious about people, what inspires them, and how they use inspiration to create change—something she finds in abundance at NYU. A New Hampshire native, she encounters her own inspiration when exploring new places, spending time in nature, reading books, and connecting with close friends and family. Olivia holds a BA in Communication Studies from American University.

Olivia Richter is a Senior Writer and Strategist for NYU’s University Relations and Public Affairs Office of Marketing Communications. She is endlessly curious about people, what inspires them, and how they use inspiration to create change—something she finds in abundance at NYU. A New Hampshire native, she encounters her own inspiration when exploring new places, spending time in nature, reading books, and connecting with close friends and family. Olivia holds a BA in Communication Studies from American University.

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