Olivia Wilson, MS, CHES joined the Office of Health Initiatives and Disparities Research in March 2026, bringing over a decade of experience in public health program management. Prior to this role, she served as Program Manager for the UAMS Stroke Program, where she spent 11 years advancing care, education, and support for Arkansans affected by stroke.
A native of Malvern, Arkansas, Olivia is deeply committed to improving health outcomes within her home state. She earned both her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from the University of Central Arkansas in Conway and holds the nationally recognized Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) credential.
Olivia is passionate about community engagement, health equity, and service-driven leadership. She is known for her commitment to going above and beyond to support others, always with a positive and approachable spirit.
Outside of her professional work, Olivia is a devoted wife and mother who values quality time with her family—whether traveling together or creating meaningful moments at home.
She is guided by the belief that excellence is cultivated through consistent action and determination:
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit.” – Aristotle
“Either I will find a way, or I will make one.” – Sir Philip Sidney