Deborah Robertson is an arts professional proudly based in Boorloo (Perth). She has over 20 years’ experience in project management, producing, creative practice, arts education, community engagement, strategic development, and team leadership. Deborah started her career as an independent dance artist before moving into roles more focussed on arts management and producing.

Deborah has been Senior Program Manager at Perth Festival, prior to which she was Producer of the Regional and Fine Music programs. For 11 years she was Head of Access and Outreach at West Australian Ballet, where she oversaw enormous expansion, growth and deepening of the company’s education, engagement and touring programs. She has sat on the boards of STRUT Dance and Ausdance National.