Xania Oliva

Promoting a culture of belonging through initiatives that value and celebrate differences across race, gender, age, ability, and background. Focused on creating equitable systems and inclusive policies that ensure fair access to opportunities, representation, and decision-making for all employees.

Illinois State Archaeological Survey (ISAS)     Urbana-Champaign, Illinois       

Curation Student Worker            Jan 2025-Current

• Rehoused and cataloged about 100 artifacts weekly, ensuring accurate labeling, preservation, and database entry in alignment with institutional standards.
• Organized over 500 archival records and compliance requirements with consistent attention to detail.
• Increased weekly output by 30% after streamlining the sorting process and improving coordination with members

City of Blue Island      Urbana-Champaign, Illinois       

HR Intern                                  June 2025-Aug 2025

• Supported HR initiatives to enhance efficiency and community engagement.
• Assisted with onboarding and HR policy documentation
• Prepared data and reports to guide administrative decisions.

Department of Statistics, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign                 Urbana-Champaign, Illinois

Course Assistant                     Jan 2024-Nov 2024

• Supported instruction through labs, discussion facilitation, and lecture assistance.
•  Led small-group sessions of 5–10 students, clarifying complex topics and improving overall student comprehension and performance based on assessment results and feedback.

Provided individual academic support to 15+ students per week, helping enhance understanding

University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign | College of ACES      Urbana-Champaign, Illinois 

Bachelor of Human Development and Family Studies | Minor in Informatics |