State Senator Barker and the Mother of Presidents

Senator George Barker has been a founder of several groups and chaired numerous organizations, often building consensus on solutions for difficult problems. George's excellent work has not gone unnoticed, as he has received many awards, including Fairfax County Citizen of the Year and Lord Fairfax.

George earned two degrees from Harvard University, receiving undergraduate honors in Economics and Public Health and a master's in Health Policy and Management.

For 30 years, George has worked for Northern Virginia’s regional health planning agency, the Health Systems Agency of Northern Virginia. George has worked to contain skyrocketing health care costs, promote quality of care, and ensure access to medical care for all Northern Virginians. He also has consulted on education and services for the disabled.

Today’s episode will also feature Dorothy McAuliffe, First Lady of the Commonwealth. Dorothy has dedicated her efforts to eliminating childhood hunger and improving access to Virginia’s fresh, locally grown agricultural products for all our citizens. She has identified food security and nutrition as key elements necessary for educational success and building healthy communities.

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