Barbara is a part of the Retreat, Reflect, Renew ministry and is currently serving as a facilitator for two Sacred Circles. She also assists with the facilitator training for this ministry. In 2018 she received her certification in spiritual direction from the Mercy Institute of Spiritual Formation at Mercy Center Burlingame and continues to do individual and group spiritual direction.

Barbara spent 25 years in the commercial insurance industry, but stepped away from the corporate world in 2007 to be a stay at home mom. It was during that time that she felt a tug in her heart and sensed a yearning to go deeper with God, and subsequently, that began her contemplative formation journey.

Barbara has been deeply drawn to the path of contemplative spirituality. Over the years, she has accompanied individuals and groups in practices that foster inner stillness and spiritual awareness. Leading small spiritual groups is her passion. She has led and facilitated spiritual formation groups, women’s and moms groups, and group spiritual direction.

Barbara considers it a gift to walk along side others, individually and in community, with an encouraging, prayerful and compassionate heart, as sacred stories and journeys are shared.

In her spare time, she enjoys taking walks, doing yoga, listening to music and reading. Barbara and her husband live in San Mateo, CA.