Olivia Hodgson is a graduate of the Ivey Business School at Western University, where she earned her Honours Business Administration (HBA) degree. During her time at Ivey, Olivia developed a strong interest in the intersection of health, technology, and gender equity—an interest that ultimately led her to co-found Ova, a health venture focused on supporting women through perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause.

As Chief Marketing Officer at Ova, Olivia leads the company’s brand strategy, communications, and community engagement. She has been instrumental in shaping Ova’s voice and vision, building a platform that centers women’s experiences and delivers personalized, real-time symptom insights through a biosensor-based patch. Olivia also spearheads Ova’s user research, storytelling initiatives, and go-to-market efforts, ensuring that the company’s offerings are deeply informed by the needs of its users.

Her work at Ova reflects her passion for creating solutions that address systemic gaps in women’s health and her commitment to driving meaningful, user-informed innovation