Barb arrived in Washington State in 1984 to attend the University of Washington, pursuing her passion for early childhood intervention. 18 months later she returned to her home state of California with a Masters Degree in Special Education. A job offer as a Birth to Three Early Intervention Specialist with the Olympia School District brought her back to Washington State.  She retired after working for 30 years with infants/toddlers and their families. Barb has a life long commitment to supporting children with disabilities and their families. Educating children is a fundamental value. She was introduced to the Kamukamu Learning Foundation at a fundraiser. Steven Ssemuala and his family’s commitment to increasing the educational opportunities for children in Uganda is impressive. The projects the Kamukamu Learning Foundation have supported are basic and essential, directed by the Ugandan communities being served. Barb was impressed with the direct connection between fundraising and channeling these funds into tangible projects. When invited to join the board there was no hesitation to join this dynamic foundation. Barb lives in Olympia with her husband, their daughter recently graduated from Western Washington University and continues to live in Bellingham.