Olivia Paganelli
About Olivia Paganelli
Olivia Paganelli is a Nonprofit Relationship Manager at Visit.org, specializing in building connections between nonprofits and corporations focused on social impact. She has a diverse background in nonprofit management and community service, with previous roles at organizations such as buildOn and the Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts.
Current Role at Visit.org
Olivia Paganelli serves as the Nonprofit Relationship Manager at Visit.org, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on connecting nonprofits and social enterprises with corporations that are dedicated to social impact. She specializes in developing cross-sector, cross-cultural, and cross-departmental relationships, facilitating events and experiences that enhance empathy and leadership among employees of purpose-driven companies.
Previous Experience at buildOn
Prior to her current role, Olivia worked at buildOn in various capacities. She served as the Senior Immersion Manager from 2021 to 2022 in New York, New York, where she oversaw immersion programs. Before that, she held the position of Immersion Manager from 2020 to 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts, and worked as an Immersion Coordinator for three months in 2019. Her tenure at buildOn involved significant engagement with community service initiatives.
Experience at Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts
Olivia worked as a Volunteer Support Specialist at Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts from 2017 to 2019. In this role, she provided support to volunteers and facilitated programs aimed at empowering young girls. Her experience in this position contributed to her understanding of nonprofit operations and volunteer management.
Educational Background
Olivia studied at Providence College, where she completed a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) with a double major in Sociology and Public and Community Service Studies, along with a minor in Business Studies from 2012 to 2016. She has also been studying at the University of Cape Town since 2015 and is currently enrolled in the altMBA program since 2021, further enhancing her skills and knowledge in nonprofit management and leadership.
Early Career Experience
Olivia's early career included various roles that provided her with a foundation in community service and education. She worked as a Community Assistant at Children's Friend in 2014 and as a Development Intern in 2016. Additionally, she served as an English Language Teacher for CIEE in Thailand from 2016 to 2017 and as a STEM Intern with Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson, Inc. from 2013 to 2014. These positions contributed to her expertise in nonprofit work and community engagement.