Volunteer
Tierra Barber (she/her)
Tierra Barber strives to help others become the best version of themselves through education and health and wellness. Professionally she serves as an Assistant Director of Admissions for Central Michigan University. Through this role she enjoys connecting with students globally and guiding them along their educational path. She believes that everyone deserves the opportunity to pursue higher education and that learning is a life long process.
Barber graduated from Baylor University with both her undergraduate and graduate degrees, majoring in Health Science Studies and Exercise Physiology, respectively.
She previously worked for Baylor University as the Assistant Athletics Director for Student-Athlete Development. She oversaw the personal development of student-athletes in the areas of college and professional transition, leadership, career development, and community engagement. The program offered growth and enhancement opportunities for all 550 Baylor student-athletes. She also served as the Study Hall and Tutor Coordinator and as an Academic Advisor before transitioning into Student-Athlete Development.
Other professional experiences include serving as a floating member of the NCAA Task Force Teams; former Chair of the N4A Life Skills Committee and Board of Directors; facilitator for the NCAA Career in Sports and Leadership Forums; presenter at N4A national convention, NCAA Life Skills Symposium and NFL Prep 100; trained facilitator for Habitudes leadership curriculum; a graduate of the 2011 NCAA Leadership Institute and also completed the Athlete Development Professional Certification Program with The Wharton School.
Tierra’s has always had a passion for health and wellness. She also currently serves on the management team of a yoga studio where she also teaches and mentors the teachers in training. You can find Tierra teaching regular yoga, meditation, and fitness classes in the studio and throughout the local community. Through her teachings, she guides others along their path towards a healthier holistic lifestyle through the integration of the mind-body-spirit and yoga.
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