Meet Olivia! 

What are some of your favorite things about being part of AC?
I love the intergenerational community that is formed. So much knowledge and joy and perspective is shared in all directions. I love living on Greens island, the way the light comes through the trees in the evenings and waking up to Lobsterpeople’s radios. I love rowing in the early hours both in silence and in song. I love the sweet evening breezes we catch out on Penobscot Bay gliding home from a day of rowing and sailing and lunch eating and swimming and rock hopping.

How long have you been involved with AC?
I became involved with AC in 2022 after meeting and working with Arista in Baja, Mexico for NOLS. 

Have you had any other sailing/rowing experience?
Rowing was relatively new to me with AC, which has been such a gift to learn. But I grew up sailing on the Chesapeake, the Miles River to be precise, and now teach expeditionary sailing in Mexico for NOLS part of the year.

Where do you currently live?​
Santa Fe, New Mexico

What are some things you do in your professional life or study beyond AC?​
When I’m not teaching sailing/leadership/outdoor living for NOLS, I make art! I like making things with my hands. I use birch bark, beads, leather, shells, paper, paints…usually it turns into jewelry or books. Additionally I work at our local ski mountain and farmer’s market here in Santa Fe.

What are your current hobbies?
Stars and space! I am currently loving learning about cosmology and observational astronomy. I also enjoy rock climbing and doggie walking and learning about plants.

If you could wake up with a new skill tomorrow, what would it be?​
Playing the fiddle! Hopefully the AC community can help with that!

An animal you feel a kinship with?
Doggies or seals (aka Slippery dogs)

Favorite meal?
Green curry with tofu

Favorite song to sing while rowing​?
Bring a little water Sylvie!