Barbara Rudin, Ph.D.

Dr. Rudin is a senior executive with over 25 years of experience in government consulting and public policy, and is currently the executive vice president of operations and programs at Manhattan Strategy Group. She has overseen more than $300 million in annual revenues in the technology, health, education and international development arenas. Serving the federal sector, Dr. Rudin’s clients included the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Justice, the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Agency for International Development. As a senior corporate leader, Dr. Rudin has experience with all facets of P&L responsibility, business development and staff professional development.

With a background in early education, Dr. Rudin has significant expertise in federally funded Head Start programs and those serving at-risk children and families along the continuum of needs, including housing, child welfare, mental health services and public health. She has served on a number of non-profit boards and organizations, including as a Past Chair of NVFS.

Dr. Rudin holds a master’s degree and a Ph.D. in Child and Family Development and a bachelor’s degree in Psychology.