Laura Colby formed Elsie Management in 1995 to represent a celebrated global roster of award-winning dance, theater, circus, and outdoor spectacles. Recipient of the 2016 Liz Silverstein NAPAMA Award for Agent-Manager of the Year, she served on the boards of APAP and NAPAMA including as Vice-president and President respectively and was active with the Creating New Futures Phase 1 writing group during the pandemic. Colby now co-manages the Dance Managers Collective’s annual APAP showcasing efforts with Jennifer Morris (Siegel Artist Management) and launched The Middle Woman: a roadmap to managing the performing arts podcast in October 2024. She received her BFA in dance from The Juilliard School.