Barbara was born and raised in Portland and grew up camping in the most remote places her dad could find. Luckily this led to her love and respect for nature and to appreciate the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. In high school, a science teacher invited the students to spend their Saturday mornings removing invasive species and planting native trees in the Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge, and her love of planting trees began. After volunteering with many other local non-profits, the search was on to find an organization that had a wider vision and a mission that aligned with hers. Over 10 years ago Barbara discovered LCEP, began volunteering with us, and never looked back.
Professionally, she works as an accounts manager for a local interior design firm and has worked in the accounting field for 23 years, but her true passions lie outside in nature.
In her spare time, she enjoys paddling/steering an outrigger canoe on the Willamette, kayaking at Scappoose Bay, biking, hiking, and of course spending time with her husband enjoying all the delicious food Portland has to offer!