A native of Chicago, Barbara earned a B.A. in Applied Behavioral Science and an M.S. in Community Counseling from National Louis University in Illinois. She joined the Center for Career and Professional Success in 2019, bringing her experience in community mental health and her experience working with continuing education for adult learners at NLU. Barbara works with students interested in the career industries: Visual, Written and Performing Arts as well as Entrepreneurship.  Barbara is excited to encourage students to explore and embrace opportunities that allow them to stretch and grow their professional goals.