Barbara Viniar, Clerk
Dr. Barbara Viniar retired to the Berkshires in 2018 after 40 years of leadership in public higher education. She served as President of Berkshire Community College, Executive Director of the Institute for Community College Development (ICCD) at Cornell, and President of Chesapeake College on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.
Her experience on non-profit boards includes community foundations, organizations serving women and girls, synagogues, museums, and theaters. She has also served on state and national workforce commissions, the board of the American Association for Women in Community Colleges, and the Presidents’ Academy of the American Association of Community Colleges. In addition, Barbara has published numerous journal articles on leadership and writes a weekly blog.
Now, through her leadership consulting firm, RiseUp Leadership Coaching, she is continuing to honor her commitment to preparing the next generation of leaders by working with individuals and organizations to develop the vision and skills they need.