Barbara E. Barnett

Clinic Coordinator, Counseling Services

she/her

Office Location:Anderson University Center - Room 300

  • Professional
  • Biography
  • Personal

Education

  • Associate, Arts & Science, Tacoma Community College, 1993
  • Bachelor of Science, Mathematics, Pacific Lutheran University, in process

Responsibilities

Administrative support for Wellbeing Services and Resources, and management of Counseling Services front desk responsibilities

Accolades

  • Recognized by PLU Women's Center as an Inspirational Woman - March 2016
  • Recognized by PLU Center for Gender Equity as a Woman with Vision / Inspirational Woman - March 2017

Biography

Barbara has been a PLU staff member since 2002, first working within the Student Life Office then joining the Counseling Center team in 2016.  She has held several membership positions on university committees, including the Parking Committee, PLU Staff Council, and the Campus Ministry Council.  Previous to PLU, Barbara worked for a local property management company, was a retail sales clerk, and a legal assistant in Montana.

Interests

  • gardening, cross-stitching

Fun Facts

  • Loves a mean game of Yahtzee, Apples to Apples (probably has all the expansion packs), and online JackBox games.
  • Favorite Drink: Caramel macchiatos from Volcano Coffee in South Hill/Puyallup (absolutely the best!)

Service


previous volunteer for a local greyhound rescue agency (and current mom to one!)