Barb Ball

Background

About Barb Ball

For more than 20 years, I’ve partnered with organizations—from global engineering firms to leading academic institutions—to translate bold visions into measurable results. I am passionate about connecting strategy to execution, building strong teams, and driving operational excellence to fuel growth and sustainable success. As Director of Operations & Advancement Services at one of Canada’s largest academic divisions, I lead complex operational portfolios spanning finance, HR, IT, data governance, and policy. I collaborate closely with executive leadership to align resources and business intelligence with strategic priorities, to advance major institutional fundraising goals. I thrive at the intersection of strategy, operations, and people leadership, leveraging data-informed decision making and a collaborative mindset to solve complex challenges and achieve lasting outcomes. Let’s connect if you value strategic leadership, organizational development, operational excellence, and building teams that drive meaningful, values-driven growth.