Isaac Barber

Isaac Barber is an experienced business professional who has spent much of his professional career working in higher education administration and Student Affairs. He has a Master of Arts in Education (Focusing on Higher Education Administration) and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management (Focusing on Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Technology) from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech). 

Isaac has worked in higher education since 2007, and currently serves as the Director for the Student Union and Event Services department at the University of Connecticut (UConn). In this position, he oversees facility operations, emergency management, fiscal management and business services, tenant relations, event services, audiovisual and technology services, customer service initiatives, assessment initiatives, and student staff development and support. In previous positions, Isaac served in other areas of higher education, including wellness, Greek Life, student conduct, academic registration, and student-athlete eligibility. Prior to 2007, Isaac worked in various fields, including retail, banking, food and beverage services, and music coordination. Throughout his career, Isaac has always been involved, in some capacity, with training development and implementation.

Isaac has been actively engaged with Strengths since 2011. He has conducted numerous Strengths presentations around the country, which were focused on many areas, such as: introducing people to Strengths and its positive psychology foundation, diversity and difference, professional and personal development, and leadership development. He has also coached individuals and teams within several organizations at multiple higher education institutions. 

Isaac has always been driven by the potential he sees in others. He is also passionate about social justice issues related to access, equity, ally-ship, and intercultural competency. Isaac continues to leverage the resources offered by CliftonStrengths in ongoing reflective work that leads to understanding, acceptance, and empowerment for himself and for others. His love of the unique characteristics each person possesses, his care for others and how they experience the world, and his desire to see people thrive motivates him to engage the world around him with and through his Strengths. This is what fuels his passion to encourage others on their journey toward naming, claiming, and aiming their talent themes and Strengths.