Barbara Achilles Minardi

Barbara Achilles Minardi is the Founder of Reach for the Stars ATX, an Austin-based modern etiquette and youth development organization specializing in manners, dining etiquette, social skills, life skills, character education, and leadership programs for children, tweens, and teens. With a background in nonprofit youth programming and academic enrichment, Barbara brings a fresh, modern approach to etiquette education — one that goes beyond traditional rules to help young people build confidence, social awareness, and the ability to navigate today’s world with ease. Barbara is an expert in modern manners, dining etiquette, social etiquette, youth development, and confidence-building. Through partnerships with schools, private clubs, and community organizations throughout Austin and the...