Top Issues: Civil Rights, Economy & Jobs, Energy, Small Business, Gun Violence, Health Care

Former Elected Offices: Member of Congress, CA-13; California State Senate, District 9; California State Assembly, District 16

Profession: Social Worker

Work Experience: Chief of Staff, Rep. Ron Dellums; Founder, Community Health Alliance for Neighborhood Growth and Education (CHANGE); Statistical Clerk, California Department of Labor Statistics; Glendale Welfare Council

Education: MSW, U.C. Berkeley; BA, Psychology, Mills College

Did you know?

Barbara was a delegate for Rep. Shirley Chisholm at the 1972 Democratic National Convention.