Olivia Harris

Olivia Harris, CNP, is an experienced professional in nonprofit leadership and accounting, currently serving as Chapter Advancement Manager for Make-A-Wish America since January 2022. Olivia previously held the role of Wish Program Specialist at Make-A-Wish® Central and Western North Carolina from July 2013 to January 2022, where responsibility included designing and executing wish experiences for children with critical illnesses, leading volunteer training, and managing budgets. Prior to their nonprofit work, Olivia held various accounting positions, including Senior Accountant at American City Business Journals and Cato Corporation, where key tasks involved financial statement preparation and lease accounting. Olivia co-founded The Children's Heart Foundation's North Carolina chapter and has audit experience from KPMG. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Accounting from St. John's University and a Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership and Management from the University at Albany.