Debby Maziarz

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Development Manager
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Debby Maziarz is an experienced social entrepreneur, theatre director, youth worker, community facilitator, fundraiser and educator. In 1995 Debby founded the Westside Circus, a not for profit community arts organisation which uses circus, leadership and performance as modality to build personal confidence and resilience. Debby dreamed of harnessing her creative drive, love of circus and compassion for others to create the ideal job for herself and made that dream a reality. Until June 2010 she was the Executive Director of the Westside Circus which delivers a far reaching program to over 10,000 individuals each year.

Debby recently won the prestigious SACS Consulting Not for Profit Leadership Award - Executive Leader for her personal contribution to the growth and development of the Westside Circus and the Community Arts Sector. Debby began her professional career as a Drama Teacher and Youth Worker, co-ordinating young women’s groups and youth events throughout Melbourne. She has recently joined the team at Polyglot Theatre as Development Manager and is currently writing her first novel.