Waynesburg University has selected Olivia Mata as a 2026 recipient of the Leadership Award. She is the daughter of Anthony and Regina Mata.
Mata is a 2026 graduate of Carmichaels Area High School. She served as senior class secretary, National Honor Society president and drum major of the Mikes’ Marching Band. She was also a member of the concert band, academic league, Big Brothers Big Sisters, SADD and senior standing committee.
Outside of school, Olivia is a parishioner at St. Hugh’s Catholic Church, and she is a crew member at LK Cafe. In her free time, she enjoys being with her friends and family.
She plans to major in nursing, with hopes of becoming a certified registered nurse anesthetist.
