Barbara is a Clinical Associate Professor for Management at Stern at NYU Abu Dhabi, where she teaches courses on entrepreneurship, impact investing, and consulting. Her research focuses on impact measurement, social finance, and how purpose-driven organizations can effectively communicate their social value. Her work has been published in leading academic journals and has influenced best practices for impact evaluation globally.

With years of experience advising social enterprises, non-profits, and government agencies, Barbara is committed to bridging the gap between academic theory and real-world practice. She believes that robust impact management is key to creating lasting positive change and that transparency and accountability are at the heart of successful social initiatives. For this purpose, she has developed the Social Reporting Standard (SRS) which is applied for impact reporting worldwide.

Barbara has also collaborated with international organizations, such as Ashoka, the European Commission or the Schwab Foundation to develop frameworks that promote impact-driven strategies and sustainability. Her expertise is invaluable to clients seeking to understand, verify, and report on the social outcomes of their initiatives.

"Impact management is not just about measuring outcomes—it's about understanding the story behind the numbers and using that knowledge to drive change."

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