She holds a BSc (Hons) in Psychology, an MSc and a PhD in Sport Psychology from University College Dublin (UCD). Olivia works as a Psychology and Sport Psychology Assistant Professor in the Institute of Art, Design and Technology (IADT, Dun Laoghaire), and as a guest assistant professor in UCD. Olivia is a member of Sport Ireland’s panel of Approved Sport Psychology Consultants, and works with top athletes and performers to help them to enhance their performances. Olivia has published a number of academic papers and book chapters. Her new book on Sport Psychology in the Cyber World will be published by Routledge in Spring 2018. Olivia is also a contributor to the ‘A Lust for Life’ initiative founded by Niall Breslin. A former international sprinter and a long-standing juvenile Irish 60m indoor sprint record holder, Olivia is passionate about all things sport and psychology related.