Barbara holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Tennessee and moved to New England after graduation. For the majority of her career Barbara held leadership positions at Millstone Power Station in Waterford, CT. Barbara served on the Board of Directors of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeastern Connecticut for 5 years. She joined the High Hopes Board in 2012 and served 3 consecutive 3-year terms. Barbara re-joined the Board in 2024. She also is a member of the Development Committee and the Safety Council. Barbara lives in Lyme with her husband, and the two of them enjoy traveling, gardening, cooking and spending time with their extended family, friends and their Rhodesian Ridgeback.