Ms. Olivia Nail-Beatty graduated from Rice University in May 2024 with a BA in Neuroscience. During her undergraduate studies, she conducted research on neurotechnologies, including work at Rice’s Neuroengineering Initiative and the Neuromodulation Research Center in Minneapolis. She also facilitated connections within the neuroengineering community as the Conferences and Events Team Lead for NeuroTech@Rice and the Social Media and Events Assistant Coordinator for the NEI. In addition to her academic pursuits, Olivia mentored students through BrainSTEM, teaching neuroscience in underserved schools, and organized campus-wide events through the Rice Program Council.

Enrolled in the Biosciences and Health Policy Program, Olivia is pursuing her passion for translational neuroscience. She completed an internship with the Baker Institute for Public Policy, focusing on the intersection of neuroscience and health policy. Currently, she works at the Center for BrainHealth, focusing on early intervention for long-term economic and societal impact.