Barbara L. Micale is a seasoned communications specialist with a background in journalism. She graduated from Boston University with a Bachelor of Science degree in journalism and began her career as a reporter for a daily newspaper in Miami, Florida. Over the years, she has amassed extensive experience in public relations and marketing, working with organizations such as Deloitte & Touche LLP, the American Diabetes Association, Sony, Fortune Magazine, Wesleyan University, and the American School Counselor Association. 

Currently, Barbara serves as a communications specialist at Virginia Tech's Sanghani Center for Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics, where she utilizes her editorial skills to support the center's initiatives.