Robin Plata

Background

About Robin Plata

Robin Plata joined Dallas Theater Center in 2010 as the Manager of Events after graduating from Southern Methodist University’s dual masters M.A./M.B.A. program in Art Administration. Since then Robin has successfully planned and executed over 200 special events including cocktail receptions, luncheons, seated dinners, corporate meetings and workshops, behind-the-scenes access events, and twelve large-scale fundraising galas. In 2013 Robin became the Manager of Corporate Relations and Events, continuing to execute special events while adding all Corporate fundraising. In 2016 Robin was promoted to Associate Director of Development, shifting her portfolio from Corporate fundraising to Individuals, including major gifts. In 2020 Robin was promoted to Director of Development, managing a five-person team responsible for raising approximately $5 million each year. In nearly 12 seasons at Dallas Theater Center, Robin raised over $12 million, including over $1.6 million in emergency funding during the COVID-19 pandemic. In June 2022 Robin joined the Development team at the AT & T Performing Arts Center, focusing on growing the company's annual fund and the annual fundraising gala.