Barbara Coats

Barbara Coats, MBA, FICF, RICP, FFSC, serves as a Senior Financial Representative at Modern Woodmen of America since February 2012, specializing in assisting clients with comprehensive financial planning. Barbara has also contributed as a Financial Columnist for Starkville Daily News and worked as a freelance Admissions Specialist, achieving a 100% success rate in guiding applicants to professional and graduate schools, particularly in veterinary, dental, and medical fields. As an experienced Communication Strategist, Barbara has trained clients in messaging strategies and managed various marketing projects. Prior to these roles, Barbara was the Student Affairs Coordinator at Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine, where significant contributions included the design of an admission-by-committee structure and oversight of student affairs. Educational achievements include an MBA in Business Administration and a BA in Communication/Public Relations from Mississippi State University.