Olivia Ishak

Academic Advisor

Olivia Ishak, Academic Advisor

Hi! I’m Olivia Ishak, and I’m an Academic Advisor. I’m a proud first-generation college graduate with a B.S. in Human Development and Family Science and an M.S.Ed. in School Counseling. I started at Elgin Community College and received both my bachelor's and master's degrees at Northern Illinois University. My passion for supporting students comes from my journey with figuring things out as I went, asking questions, and learning how powerful guidance can be.

If I could offer any advice to MCC students, it would be to trust your journey, even if it looks different from that of others around you. Don’t be afraid to ask questions and use the resources available to you!

Three things you should know about me:

  1. I love spending time with my family and cousins!
  2. Assyrian was my first language.
  3. I run on coffee and T.J. Maxx.