Barbara has served more than 25 years in fund development management and development communications. She joined the Beatitudes Campus in 2012 and feels called to serve older adults and the residents who call the campus home. She is responsible for the development and implementation of strategic plans to advance and raise funds for the campus’ strategic initiatives. She oversees and manages fundraising efforts, builds strong and successful relationships and maintains communications with donors. Previously she served at Arizona State University Foundation and A.T. Still University managing presidential and development communications and fundraising. Barbara also served as managing editor of a major Arizona business magazine and was marketing manager and financial writer for the world headquarters of a financial services institution. Barbara has won numerous national and professional awards for writing and communications excellence and has published more than 50 articles.