Olivia Horton
About Olivia Horton
Olivia Horton is a student tech worker with a background in global affairs and significant experience in research related to trade relations and climate policy. She has interned at the U.S. Department of State and the US Embassy in Berlin, focusing on macro-economic policy and energy issues.
Work at Yale University
Currently, Olivia Horton works as a Student Tech Worker at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut. She has held this position since 2018, contributing to various technological initiatives and support services within the university. Her role involves assisting students and faculty with technical issues and enhancing the overall technological experience on campus.
Internship Experience at U.S. Department of State
Olivia Horton has been serving as a Summer Intern at the U.S. Department of State in Berlin, Germany, since 2021. In this role, she focuses on macro-economic policy, including global taxation and energy policy. Her responsibilities include assisting embassy staff by summarizing research findings into concise reports that inform policy decisions.
Education and Expertise
Olivia Horton studied Global Affairs at Yale University, where she earned her Bachelor's degree from 2018 to 2022. Prior to that, she participated in a Dual Enrollment Program at the University of Minnesota from 2016 to 2018. She also holds a High School Diploma from Nova Classical Academy Upper School, which she completed in 2018. Her academic background emphasizes her interests in energy, climate, and migration policy, particularly in the contexts of China and Germany.
Research and Reporting on International Relations
Olivia Horton has contributed to research and reporting on Germany-China trade relations and climate debates related to Germany's upcoming elections. This work reflects her regional interests and expertise in international relations, particularly concerning energy and climate issues.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current roles, Olivia worked as an English Drama Teacher at Alpha Partners Education in Shanghai and Guangzhou, China, for one month in 2019. She also served as an Advising Fellow at Matriculate from 2018 to 2020 in New Haven, Connecticut. Additionally, she interned as a Summer Research Fellow at the National Hydropower Association in 2020, where she engaged in research activities for two months.