Barbara Clarke had a career in the global telecommunications and information sector specializing in product development and marketing and strategy at British Telecom, Intelsat Satellite, and Unisys. She came to Washington, DC to attend American University and fell in love with the city. Barbara has had a long association with Beacon House as a volunteer and later as a staff member.  She has been a resident of the District for over 45 years and is married with one son.