Arts education changes lives. All youth deserve access to a high-quality education that includes the arts and represents their identities. As an experienced educator, public school administrator, and arts non-profit executive, I understand how all the components of successful arts education program come together to benefit youth. Services offered by Olson Creative that speak to this need include:- Designing & Implementing effective adult learning experiences in arts education- Leading collaborative arts program & curriculum design based on community needs and strengths- Maximizing community partnerships- Arts non-profit management support in areas such as strategic planning, resource acquisition & management, and sustaining an equitable organizational culture.

Think 360 Arts for Learning’s mission is to lead Colorado in cultivating and sustaining the arts as essential to all learning through creative experiences for students and teachers. https://think360arts.org/

Expanded access to arts education for Pre-K-12th grade students, growing programs, staff and funding through partnerships.

My Masterpieces is an award-winning arts education program collaboratively designed by ten museums and arts organizations and teachers of the Pasadena Unified School District. All of PUSD's K-6 students participate in the program, which combines classroom and museum learning to engage students and their families in the arts. www.pasedfoundation.org/mymasterpieces

Designed and evaluated museum-based educational programs for clients including the Gamble House, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Autry National Center, & The Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens.

Created a variety of educational programs including professional development days for teachers, public programs for the children & families audience, and tour programs for students. Managed all aspects of tours program serving 12,000+ students.