Olivia Herrmann is a speech-language pathologist who recently moved to North Raleigh. She received her undergraduate degree from Virginia Tech and her graduate degree from New York University (NYU). Olivia previously worked in a research lab in the Department of Neurology at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine where she served a research associate and speech-language pathologist. The lab studies neuromodulation in conjunction with speech therapy for individuals diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia and Alzheimer’s disease. She continues her work with Johns Hopkins on a virtual part-time basis. Additionally, Olivia leads virtual aphasia groups for The Snyder Center for Aphasia Life Enhancement (SCALE) in Maryland. She finds joy in forming personal relationships with individuals with aphasia and their families. Olivia is married and recently had her first baby in October of 2022. She loves watching sports, baking, and going on long walks with her two rescue hounds (Archie and Ruby).