Olivia Thai is a Program Officer with the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation where she advises on youth development strategy.
Prior to joining the Foundation, Olivia served as an Associate Program Officer at Perigee Fund working on a portfolio that included child welfare prevention and child & family well-being. She previously supported Strategic Engagement & Initiatives in the Office of the CEO at Casey Family Programs and has worked at Boys & Girls Clubs both locally and statewide in Washington supporting partnerships and youth development programs. Olivia is passionate about bridging the gaps between individuals, communities and the systems that support the well-being of children, youth and families. Olivia currently serves as a Co-Chair of the Seattle Chapter of Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy (AAPIP) and has been a member of the Treehouse Ambassador Board since 2020, most recently serving as the Chair/President from 2022-2023.
Olivia was born and raised in Kennewick, WA, and holds a degree in Sociology from the University of Washington as well as a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Washington School of Social Work with a focus in administration and policy practice.