Olivia Karzon Read About Me
 I was privileged to be born on a beautiful continent called Africa, to be precise Liberia, West Africa. In Liberia, the first seed of knowledge was planted in me. Not only did I learn how to read and write in English, but I also learned how to speak English. Growing up in Liberia, I was privileged to learn about my heritage, family values, and other cultural traditions.
Unfortunately, my time in Liberia was interrupted by the Civil War, which started on December 24, 1989. I had no option but to leave my native land, Liberia, and migrated into the neighboring country of Ivory Coast (la Cote d’Ivoire) for safety. My experience as a refugee in another country was not so easy because of the language barrier. I was forced to learn the French language, which I am proud of today. I personally appreciate the French language now because it is my second language.
Few years later, I joined my parents in the United States, where I have adapted to a new culture, a new language (Spanish), and was able to foster my education. I have a degree in accounting and business management. I am very grateful to be in the United States of America, which is considered the “Land of Opportunities.”
I have a wonderful family. My mother is my role model and inspiration. In 2009, I won the title of Miss ULAA. I am very proud to be the Queen of ULAA. I strongly believe in giving back to my Liberian community. As your ULAA Queen, let me share a little detail about my mission. My mission is to facility unity among all Liberians in the America’s and Liberia, to foster education, to promote youth leadership, and to render humanitarian services that will directly help the people of Liberia.
Additionally, I love to help people in my neighborhood. I do community service at the Summerwood and Antelope Learning Center in Sacramento, California. I am also the senior youth coordinator for BeeAfrican Network Inc. I glorify the most high God, I am thankful for what He has done, and continuing to do in my life.
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