Barbara’s professional experience has been in the healthcare industry. With her public health degree, Barbara has worked in both the public and private sector in Massachusetts and Arizona. Regulatory compliance and hospital planning and marketing were her areas of focus early on.

Various health issues in Barbara’s immediate and extended family inspired her to provide consulting for others. She has been coordinating and advocating for medical, social and behavioral health services for clients suffering from the infirmities of old age, dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease and/or psychiatric illnesses.

Barbara’s interest in nutrition and its impact on prevention of disease led her to return to school for a degree in nutrition and dietetics. She provided nutrition education and services to residents of group homes and day programs for developmentally disabled adults and staff.

Barbara’s leisure activities include spending time with her family, hiking, practicing yoga, and reading. She also volunteers at her place of worship and sings in its choir.