Rudina Toro, Executive Director

Rudina Toro became Executive Director of PBD on September 1, 2025. She was hired in 2023 as PBD’s first Chief Financial & Operating Officer, but her association with the company dates back to its early years, when she was an audit manager with Nowlen, Holt & Miner, P.A. She collaborated with former Managing Director Sue Ellen Beryl on PBD’s inaugural audit, and remained audit manager for the next 12 years. Not only did the two women become friends, but Rudina regularly assisted PBD on other projects over the years. She worked closely with Sue Ellen on operational and financial structures, and was an invaluable advisor, sounding board, and resource to both Sue Ellen and Producing Artistic Director William Hayes. When Rudina was hired two years ago, it was with the knowledge that she would become Sue Ellen’s successor. Prior to joining PBD, Rudina had a long and robust career in finance, accounting, and business consulting. A certified public accountant in the state of Florida, she holds a dual Bachelor of Science in applied finance and accounting from Palm Beach Atlantic University and a master's degree in taxation from Florida Atlantic University. She grew up surrounded by theatre. Her mother was a producing artistic director, and her uncle was an actor and director with the National Theatre of Albania. This early exposure instilled in her a lifelong passion for the performing arts. Her financial leadership and her personal connection to the theatre world position her as a driving force in PBD’s ongoing commitment to create meaningful and powerful theatre experiences for the community.