We’d like to introduce our 2026 scholarship selection committee. Scholarship submissions are currently open and deadline to apply is May 31, 2026. Click here for more information on how to apply.

2026 Scholarship Selection Committee:

Danielle E. Olson – Founder, President & CEO

Danielle E. Olson (Lisa’s eldest daughter) serves as President & Chief Executive Officer responsible for all fundraising, marketing, communications, events, and overall operations activities for the Lisa Michelle Memorial Fund. She received her Bachelors of Science in Business Management and Masters of Business Administration (MBA) degrees from Woodbury University, located in Burbank, CA. She has many years of fundraising, events planning, marketing, and communications experience.

Kyle Olson – Vice President & COO

Kyle E. Olson serves as Vice President & Chief Operating Officer assisting with all fundraising, marketing, communications, events, and overall operations activities for the Lisa Michelle Memorial Fund. He received his Bachelors of Business Administration and Management degree from the University of Southern California and his Masters of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Pepperdine University. He has experience in television network ad sales planning, guest relations, audience coordinating, talent coordinating, television production, CPR and first aid, and emergency search and rescue.

Ariana Miller – Selection Committee

Ariana Miller (Lisa’s middle daughter) is currently an Entertainment Underwriter for Take 1 Insurance. She received her Bachelors of Accounting Degree at University of South Carolina and received her Associates in Science- Business Administration, Associates in Arts- Math & Science, and Associates in Arts- Behavioral Sciences degrees from Antelope Valley College.

Rayah Davis – Selection Committee 

Rayah Davis (Lisa’s youngest child) is a current Kroger grocery store employee who finds great satisfaction in hard work and the joy of helping others.

Tracy McCollum – Selection Committee

Tracy McCollum has almost 30 years experience in film insurance as well as experience working as a production coordinator for various films. She received her Bachelors of Science degree in Radio, Television, and Film from the University of Texas at Austin and her Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation from The Institutes.

Devin Hall – Selection Committee

Devin has 12 years experience as an elementary school teacher. She got her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from The University of Colorado at Boulder. She taught in New Mexico for two years as an Americorp Member. While teaching in New Mexico, she earned her Masters in Elementary Education from the University of New Mexico. She currently teaches 5th grade in the Eastern Washington area.

Our 2026 Art Contest is now open! Submissions will be accepted from June 1, 2026 to August 31, 2026. Winners will be announced September 20, 2026 on our 11th anniversary.

Three prizes will be awarded: 1st Place $500; 2nd Place $350; 3rd Place $150

Application and submission criteria: 2026 The LMM Fund Art Contest

ART CONTEST CRITERIA

1. Applications and supporting materials must be received before the application deadline to ensure processing. The winner will be notified by email and the funds will be sent to the address noted on the application. Email submission materials to info.theLMMFund@gmail.com
2. Applicants must personally create the art and the subject of the art must be created by the artist. This is not a photography contest.
3. All art mediums are acceptable except Artificial Intelligence (AI) generated art and photography
4. Submission documents can be sent by the student or a parent/guardian. Emailed to info.theLMMFund@gmail.com
5. Open to all ages who are attending school in the United States and Canada
6. Open to students attending public schools, private schools, home schools, colleges, universities, or trade schools.
7. Please do not enter art from copyrighted sources
8. No nudity, profanity, or graphic violence. Artwork that includes this will be disqualified.
9. Applicants must have had an immediate family member who passed away or suffered from substance abuse. (Completed Cause of Death/Substance Abuse Form must be signed to be considered)
10. The art piece must incorporate the Lisa Michelle Memorial Fund’s logo in some way. (Logo below)
11. A digital photograph of the artwork must be submitted.
    1. Use a high resolution camera to take the photo (Minimum resolution 300 dpi)
    2. Use a white or dark background
    3. Ensure there is enough lighting and no shadows or glare
    4. Take the photo as straight and still as possible to prevent distortion
    5. Check your image for blurriness and make sure it’s clear
12. Only one piece will be accepted per applicant
13. Previous applicants can apply again, but previous winners do not qualify.
14. Completed submissions should be sent to info.thelmmfund@gmail.com