With over 17 years of experience in the human services field coupled with a creative mind and entrepreneurial spirit, Barbara lends a unique and passionate voice to social justice, and mental health, personal development, and social innovation. See below for links to her work and influence; from Medium to HuffPost.
Testimony to NYC Council
Written Testimony Before NYC Council, Committee on Education - March 2022
Written Testimony Before NYC Council, Committee on Health and Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities, and Addiction - March 2021
Around the web
Medium
Visit @barbaradigangi for Barbara's latest stories.
NYC Schools Need to be Redefined Not Reopened
PDF for PRINT: 11 Steps to Strengthening Self-Awareness and EQ in Your Hustle
HuffPost
Aziz Ansari Reminds Us That We Don't Want Your Faux Feminism
Away x Peace Direct: The New Model for Partnering to Change the World
Why We Need to Stop Shaming 'Resting Bitch Face'
Beyonce Will Not Be Contained, and Neither Will You
Gary Vaynerchuk's Words to a 22-Year-Old is Advice All Young Women Can Put to Use
When Catholic High Schools Sweep Sexual Assault Under the Rug
Change.org Petition
Kellenberg: Ensure Zero Tolerance of Sexual Misconduct by Changing School Policies
Elite Daily
3 Things All Girl Bosses Can Learn from Kelly Ripa's Comeback Speech
THOUGHT CATALOG
Beyond 'Resting Bitch Face': Why We Need to Stop Shaming Women Who Are Socially Selective
8 Major Myths About Love and Relationships, Debunked
10 Critical Pieces of Advice for Our Future Sons and Daughters
41 Things Even the Most Independent Woman Needs
MOgul
My Catholic High School Doesn't Have a Policy Against Sexual Assault and We're Not Standing for It
CONSCIOUS MAGAZINE
Are We Labeling Kids as "Acting Out" Too Quickly? The Question Everyone Should Ask
How to Avoid Competing with Trends. A Look at the #KeepKidsClose Movement
What to Expect from the Closing of Chicago's Community Counseling Centers
The Dangers of Rehoming in America
Kids Will Not Learn if They're Stressed: The Call for Trauma-Informed Schools
How to Transition Back to School Successfully and Avoid Crisis
Parenthood, Making an Impact, and Not Being Perfect (It's Okay!)
Defining Feminism for What It Really Is
Want to Decrease Sexual Assault on College Campuses? Here's How.
MEND
8 Love + Relationships Myths Debunked: Fantasy vs. Reality
MOTHERING In the MIDDLE
Who Teaches Us How to Love? Mom
PROJECT EVE
What are You Doing to Revolutionize Women?
Define Your Career, Don't Let It Define You