Barb Rose
Barb Rose
Consultant
Over the last 20 years, Barb has had extensive experience in coaching, training, facilitation, program services in the areas of community building and leadership development, and community/civic engagement. One of Barb’s areas of expertise is promoting cross-cultural dialogue, interaction and learning among groups of all ages and backgrounds. In 2006-2007, she served as a “talking circle keeper” for the Science Museum’s Race exhibit and has facilitated conversations about race and racism with both secondary school students and adults. Her previous experience includes managing Wilder Foundation’s Neighborhood Leadership Program, coordinating a cross-cultural dialogue program and editing Community Matters, a publication addressing critical community issues in the East Metro area. Barb served on Stepping Stone Theatre’s board of directors for over three years and as chair of the Hubbs Center for Lifelong Learning Advisory Committee. She is currently on the board of directors of the West Side Citizen’s Organization, and serves as a cultural coach for Wilder Foundation’s Youth Leadership Initiative. She also serves on the Headwaters Foundation’s Capacity Building Committee. Barb has a BA from Macalester College and an MLS from the University of Minnesota. She is a Qualified Administrator of the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI.)