Barbara Bosha, President

Founder and President of Bosha Design, branding, and communication firm.

More than 30 years of experience in communication strategy and creative implementation

·     Self-motivated professional with a systematic approach to leadership, excellent analytical skills, and
a track record of innovation; strengths include planning, organization, and problem-solving.

·       Creative direction expertise: Internal communication campaigns—Johnson and Johnson, Dow Chemical, and Dupont Merck; managed the successful launch of internal and external websites, brand campaigns for Ursinus College and Alvernia College

·       Knowledge Management expertise: Conducts an orchestra of creative talent who turn knowledge, data, and information into compelling visual communications. Her passion is working with her team to create engaging visuals that clearly communicate desired outcomes. She brings to the table her expertise and the ability to facilitate a successful partnership between the client and her company.

·       Lecturer, presenter, and guest speaker at professional conferences and events

Professional?Highlights —

·       Founded Bosha Design, a full-service design firm, in 1986

·       From start-up business to a firm with over a million in sales. Key clients include Johnson & Johnson, Janssen, JJ Vision, UPL, WBEC-east, and Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council.

·       Development of strategic marketing/brand communications, graphic design, and websites

·       Conceptual and stylistic direction of design staff and management of their work, as well direction
of production artists, photographers, illustrators, printers, etc., holding final creative authority

·       Named the Outstanding Female Entrepreneur of the Year for 2001 by the Mid-Atlantic Business

·       Women Business Enterprise National Council Star 2019: Businesswomen inspire their employees, peers, and clients with their tireless dedication to excellence in every facet of their lives.

·       Philadelphia 100 Fastest Growing Companies: winner 2020 and 2021

Education and Continuing Education

·       Advertising and Design Program at Philadelphia College of Art (The University of the Arts)

·       Tuck-WBENC Executive Program at Dartmouth 2004

·       Tuck-WBENC Executive Program at Dartmouth 2009

·       Kellogg School of Management - Executive Program: Branding 2011

·       Kellogg School of Management – Executive Program: Marketing 2014

·       Goldman Sachs 10K Small Businesses 2015

·       WBENC – WeTHRIVE Executive Program 2021

Affiliations

·       Certified by Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)

·       Diversity Alliance for the Science - Member

·       Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association

·       WBENC – National Forum Member

·       Board of Trustee, Harcum College, Bryn Mawr, PA

·       Past Board Member, Vice President, Upper Darby Arts & Educational Foundation