Audra Barber
About Audra Barber
Audra Barber is a Project Coordinator at the Josephine Jones Speaking Lab and has extensive experience in communication and education. She has held various roles in academia and content creation, including positions at Naropa University and the University of Colorado.
Current Role at Josephine Jones Speaking Lab
Audra Barber serves as the Project Coordinator at the Josephine Jones Speaking Lab, a position she has held since December 2023. In this role, she coordinates various projects focused on enhancing public speaking and communication skills. Her responsibilities include managing initiatives that promote effective communication practices among students and professionals.
Experience at Naropa University
Audra Barber currently works at Naropa University as the Education and Engagement Manager, a role she has occupied since 2023. Prior to this, she served as the Extended Campus Program and Enrollment Manager for one year, from 2022 to 2023. Her work at Naropa University reflects her commitment to educational engagement and program management.
Academic Background in Communication Studies
Audra Barber earned her Bachelor's Degree in Communication Studies from Colorado State University, where she studied from 2010 to 2014. She furthered her education at the University of Colorado Boulder, obtaining a Master's degree in Communication from 2018 to 2020. This academic foundation supports her professional roles in communication and public speaking.
Teaching Experience at University of Colorado
Audra Barber has extensive teaching experience at the University of Colorado. She worked as an Adjunct Professor in Public Speaking and Professional Communication from 2020 to 2022 and served as a Graduate Part Time Instructor from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, she contributed as a Curriculum Developer for a brief period in 2021, indicating her involvement in both teaching and curriculum design.
Freelance Writing and Content Curation
Before her current roles, Audra Barber worked as a Freelance Writer at HomeLight from 2020 to 2021. She also held a position as a Content Curator at ellement collective for one month in 2021. These experiences reflect her versatility in content creation and curation, enhancing her communication skills.