Curious Cardinals Mentor

Olivia F.

She/her/hers • majoring in Medical Anthropology and Biology • class of 2023

PRO TIP:

When evaluating whether a mentor would be a good match for your student keep in mind that the greatest leading indicator of success is how well a mentor and their mentee get along.

Questions to ask yourself:

Would the student find this person inspiring?
Do they share any interests, hobbies, or lived experiences?

EDUCATION

2019 - 2023 • Brown University • Providence, Rhode Island

2014 - 2018 • Concord Academy • Concord, Massachusetts

I’ve been a Curious Cardinals mentor since September 2022. I am passionate about mentoring students in the areas of Chemistry, Medicine & Health, Chemistry, Cooking, Biology, Physics, Literature, Creative Writing, Philosophy, Physics, Global Health, and Biology.

Olivia F. (IN A NUTSHELL)

Olivia graduated from Brown University in the spring of 2023 with a double major in Medical Anthropology and Biology. She is pre-medical and hopes to begin medical school in 2024. Olivia is interested in exploring the world of women’s health and reproductive endocrinology. Additionally, she is passionate about issues surrounding healthcare access and health disparities. Accordingly, Olivia served as a head outreach worker with Brown’s “Housing Opportunities for People Everywhere” (HOPE) club for two years. This club provides direct outreach and support for housing-insecure individuals in Providence. Outside of school, Olivia is an avid backpacker and sailor. She also loves to travel and spent three months of her gap year country-hopping around the world. Finally, Olivia loves cooking, especially when making food for others-- in March of 2020, she created an Instagram account so that she could continue sharing her creations while in quarantine. Olivia has many years of teaching and tutoring experience: she worked as a Brown University Organic Chemistry tutor for second-semester students, a biology tutor at her high school (Concord Academy), and a sailing coach for six years.

Olivia looks forward to sharing her knowledge of biology, anthropology, bioethics, and chemistry, as well as her love for writing with future students.

Watch Olivia F. break down a subject they’re passionate about.

WHY THIS MATTERS:

Our mentorship sessions happen virtually over Zoom. It’s important to get a sense of how someone’s personality can come through on a video call. The best way to ensure your student is excited about learning is to have someone on the other side that they look forward to talking to.

Why did you choose your major?

What is one thing you hope to accomplish in your lifetime?

I want to hike through Patagonia, and I want to sail across the Pacific or Atlantic oceans!

What is your dream job?

I want to be a surgeon for underserved communities in the United States.

What do you like to do in your spare time?