liv talks, a lot.

workshops and talks.

  • Bridges of Hope Project Events for Mental Health Awareness

    Olivia and her co-founder Gretta Dotzert ran events that featured stories shared from several community members, including the voices behind the project. In 2019, Olivia spoke about the changes that activism has made in her life.

  • Peace Innovator's Scholarship and Mentorship Program

    Olivia was a participant in the Centre for Peace Advancement's Peace Innovator's Scholarship and Mentoring Program in 2018/19. She returned to speak to current participants about her time in the program.

  • the umbrella project: youth and community ambassador

    Olivia holds the youth and community ambassador position at The Umbrella Project and frequently speaks to youth audiences about her journey with mental health. She has visited Resurrection C.D.S.S., St. Isidore Virtual Learning School, St. Aloysius Catholic School and more.

  • jack.org volunteer speaker

    Olivia supports jack.org, Canadian youth mental health organization, as a talks speaker, frequently connecting with youth and parents about mental health education and how to be there for yourself and others.

  • CMHA Waterloo-Wellington YouthTALK Conference

    Olivia spoke to youth from the Waterloo-Wellington area about lessons she learned from high school, specifically regarding social media pressure.

  • CTV News Interview: Bell Let's Talk Day x Bridges of Hope

    Olivia and her co-founder spoke about their work with Bridges of Hope and how important it is to talk about mental health everyday, too.

  • Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute's Mental Health Awareness Talk

    Olivia was the keynote speaker at Cameron Heights' Mental Health Awareness Assembly in 2019.

  • Feminine Harbour LightStories: Integrity

    Olivia was one of six women from Waterloo Region to share stories of learning integrity as a young woman of her age and generation.

  • Wilmot Mental Health Awareness Breakfast

    Olivia and her co-founder spoke to guests at their annual Mental Health Awareness breakfast about their experiences with mental health in high school.

  • I Can Help Webinar: Student Voices

    Olivia spoke about her journey as a student pursuing a social activism project with other young volunteers with I Can Help.

  • Yell Canada Webinar: Grit and Self-Care

    Olivia shared her experience with overcoming obstacles in personal relationships and while pursuing goals as a young teen.

  • University of Waterloo Entrepreneurship Society: Startup Showcase

    Olivia offered insight to other university students interested in entrepreneurship about Bridges of Hope and the effort that took place to make it happen.

  • Federation of Canadian Secondary Students: Elevate Mental Health Webinar

    Olivia shared her experiences with struggling with mental illnesses while attending high school and finding balance during those challenging years.

  • Global Student LEadership summit: workshop speaker

    In 2023, Olivia joined youth from all around the world to lead a workshop on vulnerable leadership in London, ON.

  • canadian student leadership association: masterclass workshop

    Olivia facilitated a Masterclass for CSLA’s Student Leadership Certificate Program on mental health support and self-care.

  • ontario student leadership summit

    In 2023, Olivia led a workshop on compassionate leadership and advocacy with youth attending OSLC 45 in Niagara Falls, Ontario.

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articles.

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podcasts and interviews.

  • CBC News: What social media scrolling is doing to kids’ brains

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  • Anti-Bullying Day with Rogers In Studio Kitchener

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  • University of Waterloo: Student Feature

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  • See Me Show: Let's Talk Self-Expression with Olivia Miller

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  • SOS! Gen Z To The Rescue with Olivia Miller

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  • NAMI Philadelphia: YANAPodcast

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  • Helping Other People elevate podcast: pressure in young adults

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  • sunshine + rainbows podcast: healing communities with mental health activism

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  • hero podcast: olivia miller

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Ceritications and Recognition

  • Specialization in Positive Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania

  • Recipient of the Ben Grosso Memorial Award for Compassion

  • Recipient of the Harold Albrecht Leadership Award

  • Recipient of the Student Leader of the Year Award

work featured in:

  • CNN

    BE UNSINKABLE

    GET REAL MOVEMENT

    KITCHENER TODAY

    CBC RADIO

    NAMI PHILIDELPHIA

  • 570 NEWS

    CTV NEWS

    UC OBSERVER

    WATERLOO REGION RECORD

    UWATERLOO IMPRINT

    HER BUSINESS DIRECTORY