#260 - Lori Rubinstein
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Lori Rubinstein is the Executive Director of the Behind the Scenes Foundation, a 501C3 charity which provides Basic Needs grants to entertainment technology professionals who are seriously ill or injured and Counseling grants for therapy or addiction rehab. The BTS Mental Health Initiative provides tools and resources to support entertainment industry workers and promote mental health and wellness. Lori has been in the industry for over 45 years and was the Executive Director of the Entertainment Services and Technology Association for almost 30 years where she oversaw the creation and development of the ANSI-accredited TechnicalStandards Program and the Entertainment Technician Certification Program. Her experience in the industry also includes working as a lighting designer and stage manager for dance, symphony, theatre, and musicals, and for industry businesses including a lighting supply company, a theatre consultancy, and a manufacturer of entertainment products.
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