Olivia Valdes ThoughtCo Associate Editorial Director Education B.A., American Studies, Yale University Introduction Olivia Valdes was the Associate Editorial Director for ThoughtCo. She worked with Dotdash Meredith from 2017 through 2021. Experience Olivia began writing for Dotdash Meredith as a freelance education writer in 2017, covering college admissions and study skills on ThoughtCo. The following year, she joined ThoughtCo’s editorial staff, managing a team of freelancers and overseeing all content initiatives on the site. In 2019, she was the editorial lead in the launch of Learn Religions, LiveAbout, and AboutEspañol; in 2020, she was the editorial lead in the re-launch of Treehugger.Before joining Dotdash Meredith, Olivia worked in the manuscript editorial department at Yale University Press. She has also written for The Economist Careers Network and other education outlets.Olivia is also the founder of Zen Admissions. Through Zen Admissions, Olivia provides college admissions consulting services, including essay coaching, scholarship and summer program advising, and application prep. As a writer and editor, Olivia enjoys empowering students to craft their own one-of-a-kind narratives. Education Olivia graduated from Yale University with a B.A. in American Studies. ThoughtCo and Dotdash Meredith ThoughtCo, a Dotdash Meredith brand, is an award-winning reference site offering education content created by experts. ThoughtCo reaches 13 million readers each month. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines. Read more from Olivia Valdes How to Write a Descriptive Paragraph The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Bullet Journaling The Hardest Colleges to Get Into in 2021 GRE vs. GMAT: Which Test Should MBA Applicants Take? 40 Hard-to-Pronounce Words You're Probably Getting Wrong Must Reads for College-Bound Students What Is the Average College GPA? What Is a Research Paper? What Is Plagiarism? How to Write a Critical Essay What Is a Literature Review? How to Outline a Textbook Chapter The Best Places to Study Abroad An Introduction to Academic Writing 3 Poetry Activities for Middle School Students Grace Hartigan: Her Life and Work 8 Locker Organization Ideas for Back to School 8 DIY Ideas for Back to School The College Resources You Should Use More Often Self-Care Strategies for College Students Hink Pinks Lesson Plan for Elementary School Students 11 Genius Productivity Tips You Haven't Tried The Colleges With the Best Dorms