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Olivia Weninger
Research Analyst
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Olivia is a recent graduate from the University of Florida, where she earned her degree in Anthropology and International Relations with an emphasis on Europe. Throughout her academic career, she has been actively involved in multiple research projects at the university, focusing primarily on democratic backsliding, hate speech, far-right newspeak, populism, and antisemitism.
Her research interests stem from a deep conviction that education serves as the most important factor in preventing polarization within societies. Olivia believes that combating inaccurate messaging is essential for maintaining healthy democratic discourse and social cohesion.
Through her interdisciplinary background in anthropology and international relations, she has developed analytical frameworks to understand the complex social and political dynamics that contribute to extremism and social division. Olivia's work demonstrates her commitment to advancing knowledge that fosters more informed and resilient democratic communities.