Dr. Barker has served as the Vice President for Student Development at Knox College since January 2022. In this role, she serves as the senior student affairs officer. She provides leadership for all aspects of student life including departments that are responsible for providing programs and services dedicated to student success. She is an advocate for holistic student learning and represents student needs across campus. Prior to joining Knox, Dr. Barker served in roles at Elon University, Old Dominion University and Hampton University. In her free time, she enjoys reading, sports, and spending time with family.