Cindy Olnick, California

Communications Consultant

Cindy Olnick is a communications consultant for historic preservation and heritage conservation. She has developed messaging, content, and strategy for preservationists nationwide, including NAPC’s new Messaging Guide for Local Preservation Programs. Cindy also works for the University of Southern California’s heritage conservation program, helping master’s students with their theses and recruiting new applicants. She co-hosts the program’s award-winning podcast, Save As: NextGen Heritage Conservation. Cindy led communications for the Los Angeles Conservancy from 2004 to 2018. She serves on the board of the National Preservation Partners Network and the steering committee of the Preservation Priorities Task Force. She also serves on the board of Photo Friends of the Los Angeles Library, for whom she wrote the 2017 book L.A. Landmarks: Lost and Almost Lost.
Email: cindy@cindyolnick.com