Olivia Yang
About Olivia Yang
Olivia Yang is an Assistant Analyst at the Congressional Budget Office, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in public policy and economics, with previous experience at the Bipartisan Policy Center and AidData.
Work at Congressional Budget Office
Olivia Yang has served as an Assistant Analyst at the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) since 2021. In this role, she provides accurate and timely scorekeeping reports that are essential for the creation of annual appropriations bills. Yang collaborates with federal budget analysts, preparing data visualizations and drafting sections for agency reports in various budget policy areas. Her contributions support the CBO's mission of providing objective, nonpartisan analysis to the Congress.
Education and Expertise
Olivia Yang holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Policy with a minor in Business Analytics from William & Mary, where she graduated summa cum laude in 2020. She also studied at Charles University, focusing on Contemporary European Politics, Czech Art History, and the Czech Language during her study abroad experience in 2018. This educational background equips her with a strong foundation in policy analysis and data interpretation.
Previous Experience in Economic Policy
Before her current position at the CBO, Olivia Yang gained valuable experience as an Economic Policy Project Intern at the Bipartisan Policy Center in 2019. She also worked as a Research Assistant at AidData in 2020, contributing to the Transparent Development Footprints initiative. Additionally, she held internships at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and ART 180, where she developed skills in administration and project support.
Achievements and Recognition
In June 2022, Olivia Yang received the Director’s Award for Exceptional Achievement as part of the Cost Estimating Team at the Congressional Budget Office. This recognition highlights her contributions and effectiveness within the team, underscoring her commitment to delivering high-quality analysis and support in budget-related projects.