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Prior to starting a consultancy group, I held the title of vice president in the private sector of executive development, state licensing board, trade industry lobbying, and commodity marketing boards. My formal studies include the Doctor of Management in Organizational Leadership and Master of Arts in Organizational Management from the University of Phoenix, as well as, the Master of Science in Agribusiness/Marketing and Bachelor of Arts in Education from Arizona State University.

The fun side of me:

What many do not realize about me is my tenacity and resiliency. I have bicycled across the United States (yes, 5,000 miles as the bird flies) with nearly three months, 60 mile days, and lack of make-up (can you image for a woman?). I have hiked the John Muir trail in the Sierra Nevada Mountains by slicing the 300-mile hike into one week journeys over five years. I hiked the Grand Canyon nearly a dozen times. I especially the hiking the area called the Narrows. Well, you get the point. I love adventures.

My doctoral degree was achieved in 2015, but first college experience was at Phoenix Community College. This was the inspiration to expand my business dreams and visualize additional education.

Doctor of Management/Leadership – University of Phoenix
Master of Arts/Organizational Management – University of Phoenix
Master of Science/agribusiness – Arizona State University
Bachelor in Arts/Education – Arizona State University
Dr. Barb Gast is credited with over 35 years of expertise in human resource management, performance consulting, and leadership development. She held the title of vice president in the private sector of association management and marketing boards. As an agency director in the public sector, she co-authored the state code of ethics governing licensing of healthcare professionals. 
 

American Cancer Society - Member-at-large with Peer Research Committee (Tumor Biochemistry and Endocrinology) as a non-scientific member for five years.

Arizona Society of Certified Public Accountants - Statewide conference speaker – Influencing Strategies for Leaders.

University Scholarship Committee - Appointment to University of Phoenix scholarship committee and exhibitor of three scholarly poster sessions.

Western Governors’ Conference  - Fund-raising committee member assigned to Governor’s office for national conference.