Barbara began working at the School of Pharmacy in the late 1970s as a secretary in the Department of Pharmaceutical Economics and Health Care Delivery. Instead of a typewriter, she was introduced to a word processor, which marked the start of her involvement with emerging technology.

After leaving briefly to start a family, she returned in the early 1980s to find new systems in place, including an Apple Macintosh with Microsoft Word and Excel, and once again adapted to the changing technology.

As pharmacy practice transitioned from handwritten labels and records to electronic databases, Dean Doukas established a fourth-floor computer lab to prepare students for technology-driven workflows. The lab allowed students to practice recording and labeling prescriptions during pharmacy labs and provided access for email, research, assignments, presentations, and testing. Recognizing her skills and adaptability, Dr. Doukas appointed Barbara as lab manager.

As a microcomputer specialist, Barbara played an important role in supporting student learning and technological growth. Her efforts helped prepare students for technology-driven pharmacy practice.