Beth Schiavo

Beth Schiavo currently serves as the Executive Director for the Center for Puppetry Arts. Beth joined the Center in August 2019, having spent more than 25 years in corporate positions, while actively involved in the Atlanta arts, education and philanthropic community.

Prior to joining the Center, Beth was an Assurance Partner with EY LLP for 24 years. She then served as Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer for North Highland Consulting for 2 ½ years, prior to launching her own consulting practice in early 2019. Active in the philanthropic community, Beth currently serves as Fund Development Chairperson and member of the Board of the Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta. Beth also serves on the Audit Committee for the Woodruff Arts Center and sits on the Host Committee for the 2020 Arts Education Luncheon. Beth previously served as Board Chair for Young Audiences at the Woodruff Arts Center, and on the Woodruff Arts Center Governing Board and the Finance Committee. She also served on the Boards and as Treasurer for Techbridge and the Fulton Education Foundation and as a member of the Fernbank Artemis Board.

In 2021, Beth was honored as a Woman of Excellence by Atlanta Business magazine for both her business leadership and philanthropic activities. Beth is a Certified Public Accountant, a certified executive coach, and holds a certification in Diversity and Inclusion from Cornell.