KATHERINE RAMSBERGER

PRESIDENT & CEO, DR. PHILLIPS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, ORLANDO

Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts is a nationally recognized cultural hub, known for blending artistic excellence with deep community impact. Ramsberger joined the center in 2003. It welcomes more than 735,000 guests annually and provides arts education to more than 535,000 students. It employs 148 full-time and 160 part-time staff. The center’s Steinmetz Hall, which has an acoustically perfect N1 sound rating, is the only venue of its kind in the world. The organization opened its fifth venue, Judson’s Live, in 2024.

EDUCATION: Florida State University (BS)

FIRST JOB: Lifeguard

DREAM ALTERNATE CAREER: Naval pilot

PASSION PROJECT: Outside of work, it’s all about family and friends.

NONPROFIT PASSION: My nonprofit priorities include Dr. Phillips Center’s Arts & Wellness programs, which use the arts to promote healing and inclusion; initiatives that support veterans and their families; my faith community; and my alma mater, Florida State University.

INDUSTRY TREND: One of the most notable trends in the performing arts industry is the growing focus on content development and the integration of business intelligence and AI.