Ms. Barrett has an extensive background in the political arena, having served as field director forcampaign, staff assistant for U.S. Senator Richard Stone's office in Washington, D.C., and administrative aide to the Mayor of the City of Jacksonville. She serves on the Board of Advisors for the Professional Woman Network, Executive Committee of Christian and Jews, Jacksonville Women's Society Board, YWCA Board of Directors, and is listed in . She has served as the Host Committee Staff Director for Mrs. Albert Gore Jr., and has received the First Coast Women's Club "Woman of Achievement" award. Jimmy Carter for President Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities

Ms. Barrett has assisted in special project coordination for the City of Jacksonville in drug awareness programs for teens, and served as liaison for the annual U.S. Conference of Mayors in Washington D.C. Her political background and liaison experience give her special insight into…