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Board of Directors

Barbara Kurz

An accomplished leadership coach and HR advisor, Barbara provides strategic counsel and guidance to organizations across the full spectrum of the talent life cycle – from assessment and selection to leadership development and career transitions. Her work in Asia, the UK and US has allowed her to develop and apply her expertise to a diverse set of iconic, pace-setting companies known for excellence in talent-related matters including American Express, Booz, Citibank, MetLife, and Chemical Bank (now JPMorgan Chase).

Barbara received her Executive Coaching Certification from Georgetown University’s Institute of Transformational Leadership and HR Certification from the University of Michigan. She holds a B.S.W. from St Francis University.

Barbara lives in New York City with her husband, Richard. She practices an integrative and health-oriented lifestyle that includes a long-standing yoga practice, a deep interest in nutrition, which has led to a continuing study in food sources, respect for the environment and sustainable farming practices.