Strengthening the voice of the non-profit community. Clients include: United Nations, World Bank, International Planned Parenthood Federation, Gloria Steinem and the Women's Media Center, Civil Courage Prize. Full list at www.EqualShot.com

Represented by AUTHORS UNBOUND (https://authorsunbound.com/barbara-becker/)PREVIEWS“Becker debuts with a stirring chronicle of the events, moments, and stories that led to her reconciliation with mortality…Becker’s eloquence is a salve for confronting a difficult topic…This will be a comfort for anyone contemplating their own mortality, or those in search of advice for others.”—Publishers Weekly Starred Review“A graceful meditation on divine deliverance. Once firmly entrenched in our “death-shy” contemporary culture, the author is now a reassuring advocate for peace and interreligious understanding, and she views dying as an opportunity to seek enlightenment and give thanks, regardless of one’s preferred spiritual path.”—Kirkus“Life is an adventure of following our curiosity—that is, the voice of our true self—into the unknown world around us. In Heartwood, Barbara Becker inspires us to follow our curiosity into a world of love and loss that is both universal and a source of our uniqueness. And what could be better than that?”—Gloria Steinem, bestselling author and activist“The global human family is interconnected, and a loss in one place affects us all. Barbara Becker’s words beautifully and compassionately reflect this truth. Heartwood is a gem.”—Dr. Denis Mukwege, Nobel Peace Prize laureate“Heartwood is a luminous book. The language is simple, tender and wise, the story-telling riveting, and the presence of the narrator both dignified and authentic. Within the first few pages I knew I could trust Barbara Becker to navigate the holy land of death and grief and take me with her. I have rarely read a book that left me feeling so fundamentally blessed.”—Mirabai Starr, author of Caravan of No Despair and Wild Mercy“Barbara Becker’s debut memoir is poetic, powerful and profound. Heartwood is wise and moving without a wasted word. Becker’s luminous meditation on death and life is a gift to us all.”—Dave Isay, founder of StoryCorps

• Directed all communications initiatives on international issues resulting in extensive news coverage in the US, Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Asia. • Wrote opinion pieces, letters to the editor, and articles for publication. • Held press conferences on such topics as CRR’s involvement in the United Nations and the establishment of the International Criminal Court. • Led interactive trainings for overseas NGOs on how to better work with the media.• Oversaw editorial direction and production of all CRR publications, including nearly 200 books, reports and briefing papers. Responsible for worldwide sales of publications. • Serve as managing editor of the Reproductive Freedom News and Of Counsel. Shaped content and managed production from concept to dissemination. • Managed creation of CRR's award-winning web site (http://www.reproductiverights.org/). • Advised president on long- and short-term strategic communications plans.• Actively involved in board recruitment and regular reporting on communications issues.• Pioneered model on-site infant care center.