Olesya is a Criminal Justice Major at UNLV, currently in her junior year. She aims to graduate with a Bachelor's of Art in Criminal Justice by Spring 2024 and then further her education at Law School. Her research interests lie on a large spectrum and include the psychology of juvenile delinquents, the reliability of eyewitness testimonies, the effects of memory interference, and crowd safety and management. Outside of academia, Olesya works as a full-time legal assistant and enjoys various outdoor activities such as hiking, snowboarding, and rock climbing.