Deborah J Thornton
Nursing at Smoketree Dr, Colorado Springs, CO

Instigator and Collaborator at What IF Festival, Executive Director (aka Curious Choreographer of Creativity) at Imagination Celebration

Nonprofit Organization Management

What IF Festival - Pikes Peak Region - held in downtown Colorado Springs since Jan 2009 - Instigator and Collaborator Imagination Celebration since 2005 - Executive Director (aka Curious Choreographer of Creativity) Imagination Celebration 2002 - 2005 - Director of Resource Development and Outreach Colorado Creative Communities 1997 - 2002 - President Colorado Council on the Arts 1992 - 1997 - Associate Director Business of Art Center 1986 - 1992 - Founding Board; Executive Director

Non-profits, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Grant Writing, Public Speaking, Resource Development, Event Planning, Business Networking, Community Development, Media Relations, Community Engagement, Art, Public Relations, Creative Writing, Nonprofits, Program Development, Coaching, Press Releases, Marketing, Leadership, Leadership Development, Volunteer Management, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Grants, Newsletters, Social Media, Training, Social Networking, Blogging, Event Management, Copywriting, Philanthropy

imagination, innovation, creativity, community engagement - connecting people, connecting ideas, connecting resources, aha's and wow's!, understanding the brain, valuing differences, and...of course, celebrating!

Arts/Business/Education Award for Excellent Service Hagnauer Award for Outstanding Service and Leadership Patron of the Millennium Award - Clayfest KRCC Community Weaver Award Diversity Award - joint Chambers of Commerce (Greater Colo Spgs, Black Chamber, Hispanic Chamber)