Deborah Steinglass is a nonprofit arts leader with more than thirty-five-years of experience. Her professional work has been devoted to the people and organizations who make artistic work possible, a passion that is tied to her own early professional training and experiences as a pianist and student of contemporary music. Since August 2020 she has focused her work on strategic planning for small arts organizations, interim leadership for organizations in transition, and life and leadership coaching for artists and emerging arts leaders. Past leadership roles include Executive Director of The Jazz Gallery, Development Director and Interim CEO of New Music USA, and Interim Executive Director of Opening Act.
Deborah has spoken at national arts conferences and served on grants panels for Chamber Music America, New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, Opera America, League of American Orchestras, and the Aaron Copland Fund for Music. Deborah currently serves on the boards of Berkshire Choral International, Sparks&Wiry Cries, and Canterbury Choral Society, and was a board member of Boulanger Initiative for six years. In 2022 Deborah achieved her certification as a professional CO-Active Coach (CPCC).