Employee Profile

Olivia Gonzales

Olivia Gonzales

Program Developer

Auburn Youth Programs

Short Bio

Olivia serves as Program Developer for Auburn Youth Programs' academic camps. She earned her degree in Recreation, Park & Tourism Sciences from Texas A&M University and brings nearly six years of experience in education, recreation, and youth programming. Olivia has spent her career working in several national parks, including Rocky Mountain, Grand Teton, and Yellowstone, where she taught environmental science, served as a professional wildlife guide, and worked in the summer camp industry before joining Auburn. Outside of work, Olivia loves fly fishing, rock climbing, backpacking, canoeing... anything that includes the outdoors! Olivia is an huge fan of college sports and when she isn't cheering for Texas A&M, she is happily cheering for Auburn!

Education

  • B.S. Recreation, Park & Tourism Sciences, Conservation Management Texas A&M University 2020

Professional Experience

Olivia has worked for many organizations including YMCA of the Rockies, the National Park Service, Teton Science Schools, the Odyssey School of Denver, and more.