About

Barbara began her nursing education in Alpena, Michigan, where she earned her Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN). She later completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) in 2013, Master of Science in Nursing Education (MSN/Ed) in 2015, and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in 2026, all from Chamberlain University.

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Her clinical specialties include pediatrics and obstetrics, with advanced training in Lamaze, Hypnobirthing, and DONA (Doulas of North America). She is also an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), dedicated to supporting mothers and families through education and compassionate care.

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Currently, she serves as a full-time faculty member and Associate Professor at Guam Community College, where she is the lead instructor for the Associate Degree Registered Nurse Program. Her passion for teaching and mentoring future nurses is matched by her commitment to educating new and growing families.

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For more than three decades, she has taught prenatal education, prepared childbirth, breastfeeding education, "Baby Daddy" classes, and parenting support programs, helping countless families begin their parenting journeys with confidence and knowledge.

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Outside of her professional life, she is the proud mother of three sons and one daughter, grandmother to two children, and devoted pet parent to three beloved fur babies. She and her husband of 45 years enjoy life together on their piece of paradise in Mt. Santa Rosa, Yigo, Guam.