Barbara E. (Barbie) Tate is an accomplished communications professional with extensive experience in change management and executive communication for global and corporate clients. She studied communication arts/PR and marketing at Ohio Northern University and has held various roles in the industry, including Senior Vice President, Global Client Leader, New York Office Lead at AxiCom, Senior Manager, Corporate Communications at BlackBerry, and Account Director, Corporate Affairs Practice/Technology Practice at Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide. Tate is well-versed in technology, corporate communications and affairs, and public relations, having worked in those areas for companies such as Burson-Marsteller and Ketchum. She is the founder of Change Management and Executive Communications at Barbie Tate, where she helps clients navigate change and communicate effectively during transitional periods.