Debbie Tallen is a versatile professional with experience on the brand, agency, and vendor side of the industry world. With a BA in Theater Arts from the University of Minnesota, Tallen has worked in a variety of positions, including as an event producer, creative project manager, production manager, experiential technical specialist, technical producer, academy director, media specialist, lighting designer, and figure skating instructor. Through these roles, Tallen has developed a love for variety and brings a broad perspective to her work. Tallen's expertise includes project management, event production, technical production, media management, lighting design, and figure skating instruction. She is currently an event producer and creative project manager at dctallen, LLC, and has previously worked with Mill City Summer Opera, Periscope, Target, and Gopher Stage Lighting. Tallen also previously served as a board member for the Folwell Neighborhood Association and as the academy director for the Figure Skating Club of Minneapolis.