Deborah has worked in the arts for over twenty five years, as an administrator, producer, director, and actor, at various theaters throughout Southern California, including Deaf West Theatre, Center Theatre Group, and Buzzworks Theatre Company. She was an Ovation Awards voter for seven years, and has served as a grant panelist for the California Arts Council. In 2022, she founded All Funded Consulting, an independent consulting company, focusing on small & midsize arts nonprofits. She earned her Master’s degree in Arts Management from Claremont Graduate University, and has a BA in Theatre from Smith College.