Barbara Homann VP Communications

Barbara’s spiritual path is intricately connected to the development of compassion in herself and others, and she wholeheartedly accepted Compassionate Houston’s invitation to join the board in 2018. As a lifelong advocate for human rights, she strongly believes in Compassionate Houston’s mission of creating a community that is built on respect, compassion, and inclusion.

With a master’s degree in Social Work and certification in person-centered therapy, she currently works for the nonprofit Rothko Chapel, CH’s partner organization, in an administrative role. Additionally, as corporate trainer with a passion for connecting and engaging, she presents on a broad range of soft skills topics to diverse audiences in the Houston area in collaboration with Employee Assistance Programs. In 2018, she spoke on Emotional Intelligence at the Annual Texas Diversity & Leadership Conference, with 800 attendees and representatives from public offices, and was honored to be invited by NASA as a luncheon speaker.

Barbara completed her 20-week Compassionate Integrity Training Facilitator course in 2020 and has facilitated three 10-week classes, co-sponsored by Compassionate Houston and the Jung Center Houston.

Barbara’s many volunteer engagements bear witness of her lifelong mission of making a difference in people’s life such as supporting charitable projects at the Star of Hope on behalf of HR Houston, serving on the Stewardship Committee of The Women’s Home, a previous advisory role with the Prison Entrepreneurship Program, and a seven-year tenure as a senior leader at Jade Buddha Temple. In addition to her involvement with Compassionate Houston, Barbara currently serves on the Board of Directors as VP Communications for nonprofit Houston Meditation Community (HMC).

Over many years, Barbara was actively involved with various stage performing groups in Houston and Europe. She loves a good book and the great outdoors, enjoying bike rides in local parks, hiking when visiting her children in Colorado, or planting new herbs in her garden to enrich her 30+ year long vegetarian and vegan lifestyle.