Olkowski, a 6'0" forward, attended St. Maria Goretti High School in Philadelphia.

She then entered coaching, holding the following positions with women's college basketball teams:[3] Olkowski was elected to the National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame in 2012.

Olkowski was named to the team representing the US at the inaugural William Jones Cup competition in Taipei, Taiwan.

[5] Olkowski was named to the team representing the US at the 1980 William Jones Cup competition in Taipei, Taiwan.

[6] Olkowski was named to represent the US at the 1981 William Jones Cup competition in Taipei, Taiwan.