[1] She has contributed to the game community in Ireland and the UK for many years and worked with Warpcon from 1997 to 2006 in roles including event organiser, committee member and president.
Tobin has been called a "rising star of RPG publishing":[13]Since joining Pelgrane, the company has seen the number of events it runs at Gen Con skyrocket from fewer than 10 to over 150.
The company had a $120,000 Kickstarter, and won 15 ENnies, all while Tobin “worked hard to build a Pelgrane community that engages fans, and acknowledges the vital part they play…in our team,” she says.
[17][18][2][19][20] Tobin has said that one of her professional goals is to improve the network of women making games in the UK, has spoken up about gender-based harassment and discrimination in the industry, and contributes to discussions about diversity and inclusion.
[21][8][22][23] She is involved in Christina Stiles of Misfit Studios' book project Medusa's Guide for Gamer Girls as a contributing writer.
"[27][28] Since Tobin's involvement with Pelgrane Press, the games manufacturer has won a large number of awards, including the Gen Con En World ENnies silver Fan's Choice for Best Publisher.