Catherine Painter is an experienced nonprofit leader, specializing in audience building and financial management. She is Managing Director at Rivendell Theatre Ensemble, Managing Director at Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre, and Development Consultant to Praize Productions Inc. She is a member of the faculty at the University of Illinois - Chicago Certificate in Non-Profit Management Program where she teaches classes on Individual Giving and Strategic Leadership. Previously, she consulted with the American Indian Association, Trinity Irish Dance Company, Chicago Human Rhythm Project, and independent artists, and worked with Victory Gardens Theater, Merit School of Music, Northlight Theatre, and Latin School of Chicago. She holds Bachelor and Master of Science degrees from Northwestern University.