Hosted by Kim Barberich, Executive Director of Career Development and Success, and Erin Barnard, Coordinator of Rider Women’s Leadership Council, Take The Reins is a broadcast/podcast celebrating the stories and achievements of Rider Women. We bring you insights and interviews with alumni, students, faculty, and friends on a broad range of topics including mentoring, leadership, health, financial well-being, and the challenges facing women today.
Take the Reins is part of the Gail Bierenbaum Women’s Leadership Council, which is a Rider community of diverse, accomplished women who champion advancing women’s leadership, mentoring and philanthropy. Kim and Erin are on a mission to amplify Rider women’s voices from diverse backgrounds and industries who are passionate about helping the next generation of Rider women.
Listen to a new episode of Take The Reins the second Sunday of every month at 8 a.m. exclusively on 107.7 The Bronc. Tune in to The Bronc for encore episodes weekly or find your favorite Take The Reins episode on demand on your favorite podcasting platform.
Meet the Hosts and Producer
Kim joined Rider is the Executive Director of Career Development and Success in September 2015 where she plans and develops strategies that encourages students to engage early and stay connected, establishes and meets the office’s mission, objectives and goals, oversees an active and functional employer development program, creates clear marketing and communication strategies to promote the office, works with College Deans and Department Chairs to develop career focused programs for students majoring in their subject areas and collaborates across the University to build professional programs and initiatives. Connect with Kim on LinkedIn to learn more about her professional background and expertise.
Erin Barnard has worked in higher education for the last 13 years. She began her higher ed career in recruiting and then moved on to admissions and has worked at both two and four-year colleges. She loves working with students in the Gail Bierenbaum Women’s Leadership council and empowering them in their time at Rider and beyond. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English and a Master’s in Business Administration. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, ballet, hiking, and spending time with her husband, two kids, and two cats.
Delaney Misier is a junior Communication major from Hamilton, NJ. At the radio station, Delaney works all of the promotional events, voice and produce underwriting announcements, and most recently, she’s the new producer of Take the Reins Sunday on 107.7 The Bronc. Delaney wants to pursue a career related to marketing or media. In her free time, she enjoys going on runs, listening to music, and checking out all of the local coffee shops.