MEET THE TEAM
OLIVIA GELL
PLACEMENT MANAGER
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Olivia Gell
WHERE IS YOUR HAPPY PLACE?
Exploring unfamiliar destinations with my husband and travel partner, Nick, or curled up with morning coffee and a delicious book.
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE TEACHER AND WHY?
My fourth-grade teacher and the unforgettable, Ms. Fernandez - who transformed her classroom into a laboratory for discovery, taught me to enjoy the learning process, and helped me overcome my fear of math!
THREE THINGS I CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT?
Family, a sense of humor, and time in nature.
BIO:
Throughout her career, Olivia has worked in the education landscape as a director and educator in independent schools and consulting firms. Most recently, Olivia served as a founding member of an early-stage startup facilitating access to affordable online associate degree programs.
After receiving her B.A. from Franklin & Marshall College, Olivia served as an English fellow and teacher at The Island School for several years. Upon returning to New York, Olivia worked for three years at The IDEAL School of Manhattan where she oversaw the college, postsecondary, and high school placement programs. In 2019, Olivia joined CCS Fundraising, where she delivered on-site strategic counsel to non-profit development operations and conducted feasibility studies and campaign management scopes of work.
Olivia received her M.A. in English Education from Teachers College, Columbia University, and graduated from F&M with a BA in English and Sociology. She attended Horace Greeley High School. Olivia lives in NYC with her husband and enjoys running, hiking, and gardening in her downtime.
Olivia joined EA in 2022.