Barbara is a Professional Forester and Wildlife Biologist with over 30 years experience in natural resource management. She owns 20 forested acres and is actively involved in vegetation management for forest health and fuels reduction.

She holds a Bachelor of Science from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo in Biological Sciences and a Masters Degree and Lifetime Secondary Teaching Credential from San Diego State University in Biology.

Barbara worked for the United States Forest Service for 27 years, serving in a number of positions including field positions on the Shasta-Trinity National Forest and the Stanislaus Forest, as well as Endangered Species Coordinator for the Oregon and Washington Regional Offices and Washinton DC. 

She was the Director of the Wildlife and Fisheries program in the Montana and Idaho region of the Forest Service and then ended her career after 12 years on the Klamath National Forest as Forest Supervisor. While on the Klamath she was involved in decision making regarding vegetation management and subsequent reforestation after large fires.  Along with her fellow Shasta County citizens, she lives with the constant concern of the threat of wildfire and hopes that together we can make a difference.