Barbara Bates

Barbara Bates has extensive work experience in marketing and communications. Barbara started their career as a Copywriter & Communications Coordinator at CMG Worldwide in 2000. In 2005, they joined St. Paul's Indy as an Associate for Communications and later became the Director of Communications in 2013. From 2000 to 2022, Barbara worked as a Marketing & Multimedia Production professional. Currently, they hold the position of Director of Marketing at Cohen & Malad, LLP since 2023.

Barbara Bates holds a Bachelor's Degree from Ball State University, where they pursued a double major in Advertising and English. Barbara has also obtained several certifications related to abuse and workplace misconduct safeguarding, prevention training for organizations serving children, youth, and adults. Barbara is a member of various professional associations, including the Indiana Evaluation Association, the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), and the American Marketing Association. Barbara has also received certification in Principles of NonViolence with a focus on racism, poverty, and militarism from the MLK Center Indy.