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 Carmichaels 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, Mata 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.
About Waynesburg U.
Consistently ranked a best value school, Waynesburg University’s Strategy for the 21st Century affirms its commitment to developing an entrepreneurial mindset and ethical leadership skills for all students. Rooted in its mission of faith, learning and service, the private, Christian university is located on a traditional campus in the hills of southwestern Pennsylvania.
