Barbara Nombalais uses her dual expertise in communications and organization development to help clients identify, articulate and accomplish strategic objectives. She helps plan and implement the crucial communication measures needed for successful strategy implementation - including public involvement, media relations and leadership communications. She has a passion for designing and facilitating strategic conversations that inspire new thinking and collaborative action.
Barbara's communications background encompasses journalism, public relations, public affairs and internal communications. She was executive producer at KING Broadcasting's newstalk radio station - developing innovative programming and coaching on-air talent. She spent the next 15 years directing internal and external communication at Seattle University, U.S. Bank, T-Mobile USA, and the At-sea Processors Association. She's managed crisis communications; served as media spokesperson; and earned national and international awards for strategic communications planning. As a trusted, confidential advisor, she's helped senior leaders think through game-changing situations and communicate sensitive issues with credibility and clarity.
Barbara's broad communications background is complemented by a master's degree and post-graduate training in facilitating organization change. This combination provides depth and practical understanding when addressing the questions many organizations face: Who are we; where are we going; how do we enlist the support of the people who will get us there?
When Barbara is not at work, she's at play in the outdoors and in her kitchen. She loves camping, kayaking, fly fishing, and artisan bread baking.
