Bio
Olivia Spaccasi is the Public Policy Program Associate at the ACLU of Maryland. She supports the Public Policy team by monitoring legislation, contacting constituents and legislators, and conducting research on an array of issues.
Olivia received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Studio Art from Bucknell University. She is currently pursuing a Master of Public Policy with a concentration in Crime, Public Law, and Policy at American University’s School of Public Affairs. Her academic work explores the intersection of race, gender, and the law. Within her concentration, she maintains a focus on drug decriminalization and legalization efforts, police accountability, and anti-recidivism efforts.
Featured Work
A Second Look at Extreme Sentences Saves Lives and Strengthens Communities
Time is running out. We cannot wait another year to pass the Maryland Second Look Act.
Dance this Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander’s Heritage Month to Beautiful Rhythms
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) staff members from the ACLU of Maryland came together to build a playlist of songs that they cherish and that hold a piece of their culture within them.
