Deb Roberts serves as the International Advisory Board's American Quilt Study Group representative. Deb is an avid quilt enthusiast, collector, researcher and historian. As an international speaker, appraiser, judge, editor and writer, her quilt rich past spans more than four decades. Her many years of work in the industry has provided opportunities to work with noteworthy textile artists and both private and corporate collectors. With her passion for quilts and a love of travel, Deb founded World of Quilts Travel in 2004. Recognized as an international leader of quilt inspired travel, Debs goal is to allow others to experience various quilting cultures and to open doors to the global quilting community. Deb has been a long time member and has served on several committees of the American Quilt Study Group and is a member of the Textile Society of America.