Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Houston Baptist University
Bachelor of Business Administration & International Business
Houston Baptist University
Magna Cum Laude High Academic Achievement Honor
Alpha Mu Gamma Foreign Languages Honor
BARBARA LINS SILVA
Program Manager
Barbara Lins Silva serves as a Program Manager at MYS Firm, where she brings over a decade of expertise in leading complex projects across various industries. Barbara’s unique approach to program management is rooted in her ability to craft clear, achievable pathways to success that align with organizational goals and champion inclusive practices that celebrate cultural diversity.
At MYS, Barbara oversees the execution of high-stakes projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to manage resources, timelines, and stakeholder communications. With a background in both project management and diversity programming, Barbara’s leadership extends beyond project execution, as she also drives initiatives aimed at fostering inclusive practices that encourage collaboration and cultural awareness.
Barbara’s professional philosophy is heavily influenced by her background as a collegiate athlete, where she learned the power of teamwork, dedication and mutual support. These principles continue to shape her leadership style, allowing her to effectively manage teams and promote a culture of trust, cohesion and cooperation.
Barbara earned her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and International Business and a Master’s degree in Business Administration, both from Houston Baptist University. In addition, she is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP).
Passionate about fostering inclusive environments and advancing organizational goals, Barbara is dedicated to leveraging her expertise to make meaningful, lasting impacts within both the MYS team and the broader community.
BARBARA LINS SILVA
Program Manager
Barbara Lins Silva serves as a Program Manager at MYS Firm, where she brings over a decade of expertise in leading complex projects across various industries. Barbara’s unique approach to program management is rooted in her ability to craft clear, achievable pathways to success that align with organizational goals and champion inclusive practices that celebrate cultural diversity.
At MYS, Barbara oversees the execution of high-stakes projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to manage resources, timelines, and stakeholder communications. With a background in both project management and diversity programming, Barbara’s leadership extends beyond project execution, as she also drives initiatives aimed at fostering inclusive practices that encourage collaboration and cultural awareness.
Barbara’s professional philosophy is heavily influenced by her background as a collegiate athlete, where she learned the power of teamwork, dedication and mutual support. These principles continue to shape her leadership style, allowing her to effectively manage teams and promote a culture of trust, cohesion and cooperation.
Barbara earned her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and International Business and a Master’s degree in Business Administration, both from Houston Baptist University. In addition, she is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP).
Passionate about fostering inclusive environments and advancing organizational goals, Barbara is dedicated to leveraging her expertise to make meaningful, lasting impacts within both the MYS team and the broader community.
EDUCATION:
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Houston Baptist University
Bachelor of Business Administration & International Business
Houston Baptist University
Magna Cum Laude High Academic Achievement Honor
Alpha Mu Gamma Foreign Languages Honor
“While the formal definition of a project is ‘a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result,’ I see project management as a tool to build achievable pathways with meaningful outcomes.”
– Barbara Lins Silva
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Houston Baptist University
2013 – 2014
Bachelor of Business Administration & International Business
Houston Baptist University
2009 – 2012
Magna Cum Laude High Academic Achievement Honor
Alpha Mu Gamma Foreign Languages Honor
Associate’s Degree in Business Administration
Barbara Lins Silva, MBA, PMP®
Ms. Silva brings over 10 years of project management experience to the M.Y.S. team, having led complex projects across multiple industries and spent much of her time developing and supporting diversity and inclusion programming. Being born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, diversity, inclusion, and cultural competency have always been matters very close to her heart.
Barbara attended Houston Baptist University and holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and International Business. In continuing her academic pursuits, Barbara earned her master’s degree in Business Administration from the same institution and proceeded to attain a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
As a former collegiate athlete, Barbara is a firm believer in dedication, mutual support, and team collaboration. She is grateful for finding, in project management, a meaningful way to transpose those values into her professional life.
