An advocate for the Malala Fund and ChildFund International, associate professor Joann Baney is a published author, holding a bachelor of arts in English from the University of Chicago. She also possesses a master of business administration from Columbia University. Joann Baney leverages her education to lead executive MBA courses at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs. In addition, she gives lectures in the Speech Department, the Graduate School of Public Health, and the executive MBA program. Her other academic activities include visiting universities and government agencies in Qatar, Colombia, and the Republic of Georgia. Concurrently, Ms. Baney is the vice president of the Professional Development Company, Inc. Joann Baney co-founded the New York business more than a decade ago, to provide coaching and training services to senior executives and large enterprises. Her firm creates communication programs for companies including Del Monte Foods, Takeda Pharmaceuticals, and the Robin Hood Foundation.
A Look at Three of the Steelers’ 2017 Draft Picks
Steelers’ 2017 Draft PicksImage: steelers.com Named an honorary battalion chief for New York City Fire Department in 2014, Joann Baney is a Columbia University professor and the vice president of the communications consulting firm Professional Development Company. Outside of her professional endeavors, Joann Baney is a passionate fan of the National Football League’s (NFL) Pittsburgh Steelers.…
ChildFundImage: ChildFund.org An MBA graduate of Columbia University, Joann Baney now belongs to the faculty of the institution’s School of International and Public Affairs, providing instruction in the Executive Master of Public Administration program. Outside of her academic career, Joann Baney supports a number of charitable endeavors, including ChildFund International. Last March, high school…
The Malala Fund Names New Chief Executive Officer
Malala FundImage: malala.org A graduate of Columbia University’s MBA program, Joann Baney later returned to the institution, where she currently serves as an associate professor in the Executive Master of Public Administration program for the School of International and Public Affairs. Outside of her teaching role, Joann Baney supports several children’s charities, including the Malala Fund.…
SteelersImage: Steelers.com A faculty member at Columbia Business School and the Columbia School of International and Public Affairs, Joann Baney supports the Pittsburgh Steelers. Steelers fans like Joann Baney have been rewarded for their loyalty with six Super Bowl victories. Most of these victories came during the 1970s, which proved to be the strongest decade in the history of the franchise,…
The Malala Fund - Working to Ensure All Girls Have Access to Education
The Malala Fund – Working to Ensure All Girls Have Access to Education
Malala FundImage: malala.org A graduate of the University of Chicago with a bachelor of arts in English, Joann Baney teaches communications as an associate professor at the Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs. A supporter of charitable organizations, Joann Baney contributes to the Malala Fund. The Malala Fund is named after Malala Yousafzai, a Pakistani girl who wrote a…
 Confident Public SpeakingImage: lifehack.org As an associate professor in Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs, Joann Baney helps leaders to build their public speaking and professional communication skills. Joann Baney has also presented coursework in communications and speaking in the University’s executive MBA program as well as within its Graduate School of…
Malala Fund - Helping Syrian Refugees Access Education
Professor Joann Baney teaches courses at Columbia University while also leading the Professional Development Company in New York City. Alongside her professional duties, Joann Baney regularly contributes to children's charitable organizations including Malala Fund.
Malala Yousafzai became a household name in 2009, when a New York Times documentary revealed her to be the woman behind a secret BBC-sponsored blog. The young girl had been an outspoken proponent of education for women for years, a dangerous position in Taliban-controlled Pakistan.
Today, Malala uses her considerable influence to help send other girls to school. She and her organization, Malala Fund, envision a world in which every girl receives 12 years of quality education. To this end, the organization operates special programs in Pakistan, Nigeria, Syria, Kenya, and other nations where women traditionally struggle to access education.
In recent years, Malala Fund has responded to the ongoing crisis in Syria by establishing special programs at refugee camps in the region. Women who have sought shelter in Jordan can participate in technology classes, receive tutoring, and have their ancillary educational needs such as eyeglasses and transportation met.
Public SpeakingImage: inc.com Professor Joann Baney serves as vice president of the Professional Development Company, a communications consulting service based in New York City. As a coach to leading senior executives, Joann Baney helps high-profile professionals develop their public speaking skills. Delivering presentations in front of an audience can be nerve-wracking for some, but an effective…
ChildFund International Seeks to Reduce Mass Child Migrations
ChildFund International Seeks to Reduce Mass Child Migrations
ChildFund InternationalImage: childfund.org An accomplished entrepreneur and educator, Joann Baney splits her time between serving as vice president of the Professional Development Company, Inc., and teaching courses at Columbia University. Committed to charitable giving as well, Joann Baney supports ChildFund International. As part of its effort to help children around the world achieve their…
Larry BrownImage: nfl.com There are obvious choices when it comes to naming the all-time great Steelers. Names like Terry Bradshaw, Franco Harris, Troy Polamalu, and Ben Roethlisberger immediately come to mind. There are other players, however, whose efforts have largely been underrated by Steelers fans for years. One such individual is Larry Brown. Brown was a fourth-round draft pick in 1971 as…
 Ben RoethlisbergerImage: nfl.com Joann Baney is the owner of Professional Development Company, Inc., a New York-based firm that helps clients improve their public speaking and presentation skills. Outside her professional life, Joann Baney is an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Ben Roethlisberger has often been described as a rugged quarterback, garnering a reputation for taking big hits in…
Three Tips Speakers Use to Improve Presentation Skills
Three Tips Speakers Use to Improve Presentation Skills
public speaker  The cofounder of the Professional Development Company, Joann Baney works with other firms and organizations in developing their communications programs. Throughout her career, Joann Baney has coached top-level executives in improving their interpersonal skills, including their presentation and public speaking abilities. To become an effective public speaker, individuals must: 1)…
Malala FundImage: malala.org  Based in New York City, Joann Baney is a professor at Columbia University, where she teaches courses in the Executive Master of Public Administration program of the School of International and Public Affairs and serves on the faculty of the Executive Master of Business Administration program and the Graduate School of Public Health. Joann Baney also supports several…
 HamiltonImage: hamiltonbroadway.com Professor Joann Baney teaches in the Executive Master of Public Administration program of the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University. When she’s not working, Joann Baney enjoys attending Broadway shows. The astonishingly popular Hamilton has taken Broadway by storm since opening on August 6, 2015. The musical was nominated for 16…
Saudi ArabiaImage: tripadvisor.com Joann Baney, a business professor working at Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), is also a consultant and the co-owner of the Professional Development Company, Inc. Although based in New York City, Joann Baney often travels out of the country, and, on several occasions, has traveled to Saudi Arabia to teach in executive…
HelloFreshImage: hellofresh.com Joann Baney, an associate professor, teaches in the executive master of public administration program at the Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA). Apart from that, she also directs faculty members at the General Management Leadership Program and the Fire Department of New York Officers Management Institute. At home, Joann Baney…
Pittsburgh Steelers Super Bowl History Since First Win in 1974
Pittsburgh Steelers Super Bowl History Since First Win in 1974
 Pittsburgh SteelersImage: steelers.com Joann Baney is a business owner and educator with Columbia University. When she is not managing her business or teaching, Joann Baney enjoys following Pittsburgh Steelers football. The Pittsburgh Steelers hold a number of National Football League (NFL) records, including several Super Bowl records. With eight Super Bowls contested, the Steelers are tied…
