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Olivia Richardson is a Research Associate at Smart Prosperity Institute, where responsibilities commenced in September 2023. Previously, Olivia worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Guelph from September 2021 to September 2023, focusing on sustainable agriculture and digital agriculture's impact on on-farm ecology and conservation strategies. In addition, Olivia served as a Teaching Assistant, providing instructional support and grading for various courses. Earlier experience includes a Research Assistant role at Carleton University from March 2020 to August 2021, where research on lithium mining in South America culminated in creating a dedicated website. Olivia also worked as a Server in various Ottawa restaurants from January 2017 to August 2021, ensuring excellent customer service. Additionally, a Communications Assistant role at CECI involved designing promotional materials and leading workshops for Bolivian artisans. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Geography from the University of Guelph (2021-2023) and a Bachelor's degree in Global and International Studies with a focus on Global Development from Carleton University (2015-2019).