Barbra Bearden

Barbra Bearden is an international project manager with a strong emphasis on communications, knowledge management, co-creation, facilitation, event planning, stakeholder coordination, and partner cultivation. With 12 years of experience, Barbra has honed her skills in audience and medium analysis, messaging development, internal and external communication strategies, processes, and job tools. She has worked in a variety of countries including Kosovo, Iraq, Cameroon, Palestine, Jordan, Yemen, and Rwanda. Barbra is proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft tools, mass email systems, and website development products. She holds certifications such as PMD Pro Certified (2015) and Certified Human Centered Design Facilitator (2018). Barbra's educational background includes a Master's degree in International Communication from the American University and a Bachelor's degree in New Media Communication from Centenary College of Louisiana. Throughout her career, she has held notable positions such as Knowledge Management and Communication Specialist at Bearden Consulting, Senior Writer and Communication Specialist at Engility Corporation, Lead Consultant at Moonshot Global Consulting LLC, among various other roles in organizations like Training Resources Group, Inc., Education for Employment, International Medical Corps, Peace Action, and more.