TrulySignificant.com presents Olivia Dodd, the visionary Executive Director of Amplifi Napa Valley and a dynamic leader across the arts, film, and nonprofit sectors. With over 15 years of experience in nonprofit management and cultural leadership, Olivia continues to be a transformative force in advancing equity, creativity, and community engagement.
Olivia’s career has been marked by her dedication to amplifying underrepresented voices and fostering access to the arts. Prior to joining Amplifi Napa Valley, she served nearly seven years as President & CEO of Arts Council Napa Valley, where she spearheaded regionally acclaimed initiatives including the Poppy Award-winning Napa Valley Arts in April, The Creative Directory, and The Napa County Alliance for Arts Education—all of which helped strengthen arts advocacy, public funding, and cultural infrastructure in the region.
In addition to her leadership in arts organizations, Olivia is a passionate film producer and storyteller. She is the founder of STORIED, a film and video production company dedicated to elevating narratives that connect communities and celebrate diverse perspectives. Her most recent short film, Traveling Past, which she produced, has garnered multiple accolades on the film festival circuit, including Best Experimental Short at the New Creators Film Awards, Official Selections at LA Shorts International Film Festival, Venice Shorts, New York Independent Cinema Awards, and more. Through film, Olivia continues to champion projects that shine a light on nuanced, intersectional experiences—further reflecting her deep commitment to storytelling as a tool for social connection and change.
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