Barbara Ricci is a seasoned philanthropy professional, with a strong focus on mental health, addiction, and community well-being initiatives. She is the Executive Director of Mindful Philanthropy, a startup non-profit organization that aims to increase funding for these causes by connecting grant makers to crucial resources, knowledge, and networks. Barbara's extensive experience includes serving on the Board of Directors of organizations such as The Coalition for Behavioral Health, NAMI, and NAMI-NYC Metro. She has also worked as Managing Director at Deutsche Bank, Paine Webber, and UBS, where she honed her expertise in finance and management. Barbara studied Geology at Franklin & Marshall College and earned an Executive Masters of Public Administration (MPA) from NYU Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service.