Barbara K. Vaske Norland

Barbara K. Vaske Norland is an accomplished executive coach at Beyond BookSmart, leveraging a background in special education and psychology to empower clients since April 2019. As President of BKVN Consulting, Inc. since 1999, Barbara specializes in strategic marketing, event management, and relationship development across public and non-profit sectors, utilizing exceptional communication skills and a broad network. Past roles include serving as President at Presentation College, Director of Development at BKVN Consulting, and Campaign Manager for AnaMaria Rodriguez's Senate campaign, in addition to various leadership positions at the YWCA of Greater Miami-Dade and the Women's Fund of Miami-Dade. Barbara's educational credentials include a Master's in Management & Leadership from Nova Southeastern University, a leadership development program from Florida International University, and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Sociology from Luther College.