Olivia L. Tyson

Director since 2025

Olivia L. Tyson is an entrepreneur, investor and philanthropist based in Northwest Arkansas. 

Her philanthropic efforts and investments are deeply focused on improving the region that she calls home. Since 2018, Olivia has served as President of the Tyson Family Foundation, where she has overseen significant investments in food security, arts and education, LGBTQ+ health and entrepreneurship initiatives across Northwest Arkansas. 

In 2026, Olivia joined the board of amfAR, where she is focused on expanding access to the organization's research and public health initiatives in rural America. She also serves on the boards of Crystal Bridges’s Momentary Council and the Creative Arkansas Cultural Hub & Exchange. 

Olivia is also a co-founder of Tricky Knot, an entertainment studio that partners with Hollywood's breakout talent to develop, finance and own film, theater and television IP. The company has a slate spanning features, stage and series that has earned both critical recognition and commercial success.

Olivia represents the fourth generation of the Tyson family to serve on the company’s Board of Directors, where she serves on the Compensation Leadership Development and Technology committees.