Olivia Young
community director
After graduating Loras College in 2012, Olivia volunteered with the Center for two years and then – after a year hiatus – returned to work with the Center families during the 2016-2017 academic year.
Coming to the Center was a kismet connection facilitated by Olivia’s grade school friend and former yearlong volunteer, Colleen Caragher. By sharing the mission, vision and love of the families, Colleen invited Olivia to join her in a year of service. Much like everyone who is a witness to the Center’s work, Olivia fell in love and was forever changed.
In the two years after volunteering at the Center, Olivia worked with a nonprofit organization supporting their Alumni Network. Throughout that time, she strengthened her relationship and community-building skill-set and, with her charisma, re-energized the alumni Network leadership team.
In May 2018, Olivia assumed the full time role of C4WF Development Director. From speaking with parish communities about the Center’s mission, hosting fundraising and social events, and raising funds to cover the Center’s operating budget, Olivia promoted the Center’s work with pride and adoration. She held this fundraising and outreach position for a year before moving back to Quito in August 2019 to take over as Community Director. She is ecstatic to utilize her strengths in community building, mentoring year-long volunteers, introducing visiting groups to the Center’s mission, and, most importantly, to continue supporting the Center’s beloved “Family of Families!”
She is a native of Milwaukee, WI, and currently resides onsite in Quito, Ecuador.