Olivia Bell

Frederick M. Clapp Fellow | Yale Alum

New York, New York, United States

About

Recent Yale graduate with a B.A. in English and a concentration in Creative Writing. I am a writer of poetry and prose and passionate about the editing and publishing world.

Experience

  • Frederick M. Clapp Fellow at Yale University
    Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

    This Fellowship funds one or two graduating seniors who have demonstrated a serious interest in writing poetry during their time at Yale College. The recipient will devote themselves full-time to writing poetry during the term of the award.

  • Treasurer at Yale Buddhist Student Community
    Aug 2023 - May 2025 · 1 yr 10 mos

    Managed funds for the Yale Buddhist Student Community, an undergraduate organization that provides the opportunity to learn about Buddhist teachings and practice meditation.

  • Editorial Staff at Yale Literary Magazine
    Aug 2023 - May 2025 · 1 yr 10 mos

    • Reviewed and edited submissions for publication, ensuring high-quality content. • Managed the Yale Literary Magazine website and social media platforms. • Collaborated with writers and contributors to enhance the magazine's content. • Implemented SEO strategies to increase online visibility and engagement.

  • Student Worker at Robert B. Haas Family Arts Library
    Sep 2021 - Sep 2024 · 3 yrs 1 mo

    Student worker at Yale's Haas Family Arts Library, where I helped patrons, shelved and catalogued books, and contributed to a positive library environment.

  • Intern at The Yale Review
    May 2024 - Jul 2024 · 3 mos

    • Assisted with editing, copywriting, and fact-checking for The Yale Review. • Digitized the archive of 100+ years worth of writing for the oldest literary journal in the US.