Originally from San Diego, CA, Olivia Luther, has a strong mix of both for-profit and non-profit management skills. Olivia received her BA in Art History, with a minor in Public Relations, from San Diego State University and an MPhil in Art History and Connoisseurship from the University of Glasgow, Scotland and Christies, London.
She began her career in design and construction management for numerous companies in Southern California and San Francisco. Most recently, she served as Chief Curator and Museum Director at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido from 2005-2011, and Executive Director of the Bonner County History Museum from 2011-2019. She has curated over 80 exhibits, published 3 catalogues, and designed over 30 successful public and educational programs.
With a firm belief that a community centered organization is best positioned to remain relevant and vibrant, as the Director of Marketing and Community Relations for Kaniksu Community Health, Olivia has worked to create a strong marketing presence for Kaniksu (including a successful rebrand of the organization in 2021) while simultaneously seeking to form vibrant partnerships and collaborations with multiple organizations in North Idaho. Olivia is also a member of Sandpoint Rotary and the Angels Over Sandpoint.