Festival at Sandpoint hires development & community engagement coordinator

Darra Collison
The Festival at Sandpoint is excited to welcome Darra Collison to the full-time staff as the organization’s development and community engagement coordinator.
Having grown up in Sandpoint, Collison is passionate about and has strong ties within the community.
Collison received her Bachelor of Arts in organizational communication from California State University, East Bay. She is currently pursuing her Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership with a concentration in Change Management from Gonzaga University.
She is well-versed in effective communication and conflict resolution across critical, cultural, racial, socio-political and gender perspectives.
“Darra will be an incredible asset to our organization,” said Director of Finance & Development Tess Howell. “We are enthusiastic about how her expertise can help the Festival better fulfill its mission and serve our community.”