Lily James Olds

Lily James Olds is a seasoned director and producer with extensive experience in the arts and social innovation. Currently serving as the Director of the TED Fellows program since June 2016, Lily leads initiatives that empower early-career innovators affecting over 200 million people annually. Alongside this role, Lily is the Founding Artistic Director of Door 10, a New York-based performance and art group. Previous positions include Co-Producer of the film "Burn Country," Time Warner Fellow at Women's Project Theater, and Studio Manager at Local Projects. Lily's educational background encompasses an MFA in Theater Directing from California Institute of the Arts and a BA in English and Theater from Wesleyan University.