Barb Doyle

Barb Doyle has served as Renbrook’s Director of Marketing and Communications since 2019 and is a member of the School’s Leadership Team. With more than a decade of experience in independent schools and higher education, she leads the School’s brand strategy, enrollment marketing, storytelling, digital communications, website strategy, and cross-departmental collaboration. She is a graphic designer and particularly enjoys creating the annual Renbrook Magazine. Her work ensures that Renbrook’s values, culture, and commitment to excellence are reflected clearly and consistently in every interaction with the community.

Barb’s professional path is uniquely shaped by her background in healthcare leadership. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy and a Master of Professional Studies in Hospital Administration from Quinnipiac University. She later founded and led a home-based occupational therapy practice and served as senior vice president of a multi-site medical organization specializing in oncology and women’s health. These experiences continue to inform her leadership approach, which is grounded in empathy, systems thinking, and advocacy for individuals and families.

In addition to her work at Renbrook, Barb serves as Chair of the Commission on School Advancement for the Connecticut Association of Independent Schools, providing statewide leadership for marketing, communications, enrollment, and development professionals. She is an early adopter of AI and presents at conferences and in professional learning communities on the safe and effective use of AI in school marketing and communications.

At the heart of Barb’s work is a belief that leadership is relational. She often shares four simple phrases that she believes can strengthen relationships anywhere in life: “Please,” “Thank you. I appreciate you,” “I’m sorry. I own that,” and “How can I help?” When practiced with intention, she believes these words become habits of the heart that model humility, empathy, and trust.

What Barb loves most about Renbrook is the people. She finds daily inspiration in the passion and dedication of her colleagues and the shared commitment to fostering the best outcomes for every child. Outside of work, she enjoys dabbling in watercolor painting, reading, traveling, and spending time with her sons, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, and many friends.