Dusty L. Gilbert, the Founder and Editorial Director of bareCommunication, holds extensive experience in print publication, the non-profit sector, radio programming, website development, public relations, media production and the real estate industry. Coupled with her unique understanding of popular culture and consumer trends, she enthusiastically stands out as an internationally published writer, editor and columnist, Editor of skirt! Houston (houston.skirt.com), spirit behind bareCommunication and head of the editorial staff.

Experienced in writing, editing, launching, promoting and coordinating all aspects of editorial production, Dusty is technically inclined with various “new media” skills and has expertise in website development, blogging, social networking, and graphic design. With a reputation of being hardworking, energetic and motivated; she has an established history of giving 200% to get the job done. By upholding strong ethical standards and business values while understanding the importance of profitability; she believes that long-term success is a result of integrity and the cultivation of relationships that are valuable to all involved parties.

Additionally, Dusty sits on the Board of Directors for Fashion Group International, Pink Door Nonprofit, Fast Forward - Intown's Organization of Young Professionals, the Alumni Marketing Board of the University of St. Thomas, Literacy Advance of Houston Young Professionals and has been named the 2008 Publicity Captain for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Wine Auction Committee.

Dusty is a Cum Laude graduate of International Studies, Business Administration and Philosophy from the University of St. Thomas, a Young Filmmaker Festival Winner, the former Associate Editor of Intown Magazine, Communications Director of Literacy advance of Houston and Marketing Director of M. Gilbert & Associates.

In her spare time, she enjoys fashion, design, website development, celebrity magazines, bike riding, yoga, S-Factor, shopping and spending time with loved ones and friends.

dusty@barecommunication.com