Olivia Turner is a native Californian who pursued her dream of attending an HBCU. Ms. Turner, without a campus visit, decided that Texas Southern University would be her home after graduating from Perris High School. Ms. Turner graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Mathematics and a minor in Health Studies.During her tenure at Texas Southern University, she played an integral role in several impactful organizations on campus such as Society of Urban Mathematicians, Habitat for Humanity, National Organization of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers, Tiger Yearbook, Collegiate 100 Black Women and the National Society for Black Engineers. She is a member of the Delta Gamma chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Incorporated.With a focus on high academic achievement and volunteerism, Ms. Turner was a recipient of TSU’s Louis Stokes Alliance Minority Participation Scholarship, the Thomas F. Freeman Honors Scholarship, the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Scholarship, Scholarships for Military Children and Wooten Grant recipient. Miss Turner served as a Marine Corps Scholarship Ambassador, TSU COST Student Ambassador, Black Student Union Ambassador, and a U.S. Dream Academy Mentor.Miss Turner served as Miss Texas Southern University 2012. During her reign, she focused heavily on education reform. Her platform, “Bridging the gap between mathematics and minorities, ” was created in order to close the educational gap between students and mathematics by providing skills and development through mentorship. Ms. Turner won 2nd Place in the Verizon Ultimate Reign competition and used the prize winnings to host the first TSU Tiger Games, which was a high school mathematics competition for Houston inner city schools.. She also funded two scholarships for undergraduate students with STEM focused degrees.After graduating Cum Laude, Miss Turner went on to pursue a career in cyber security and information technology. With the knowledge and experience gained throughout her professional career, she volunteers with STEM programs and participates on panels to give insight on how to jumpstart your career in consulting and technology. Currently, Olivia is a Senior Cyber Engineer for Deloitte, a multinational professional services network with offices in over 150 countries and territories around the world.In her spare time, Ms. Turner enjoys spending time with her son, running, traveling and celebrating life with family and friends. In the future, Olivia hopes to be remembered as someone who was a role model for individuals from underrepresented communities and willing to open the door for others so their path to greatness can be fulfilled.Her LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/odturner/