I AM… about Faith, Family, Freedom and Individualized Healthcare. 

  • A Pinal County Resident since 2006, move to AZ in 2003.
  • Married to my husband (Ken Taylor). Yes, We are Ken and Barby.
  • A Catholic-Christian member of Christ Church of the Valley in Mesa, AZ.
  • Community leader on seven legislative bills in AZ (as a Civilian), two of which are now law, and I have worked on legislation since 2009 in more than 35 states, federally, and with the Department of Defense and have assisted on more than 100 bills along the way.
  • A precinct committeeman in Pinal D5 since 2022.
  • An Arizona state delegate for the RNC, helping choose our AZ National Delegates for the GOP convention.
  • A certified poll observer in Arizona and recently observed the Superior, AZ, 2024 PPE election.
  • An awards recipient of over 40 awards in advocacy and presented at health conferences in multiple countries, teaching medical providers, patients, caregivers, industry, and legislators.
  • An Editor of iPain Living Magazine, a member of the Steering Committee of Arizona Chronic Care Together Coalition, a member of the HHS Injury and Prevention Board, and a writer for Pain News Network.
  • A collegiate graduate from George Mason University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology.
  • A former Division IA collegiate coach at Washington State University.
  • A former legal assistant for Treon, Aguirre, and Newman with Brett Slavicek.
  • A Chairman and President of the International Pain Foundation.
  • A best-selling author with ten books (five co-authored, five on my own) published.
  • I live with a chronic and rare disease, went from a wheelchair to walking by taking control of my medical care, and have helped tens of thousands with their care in the USA and other countries.
  • An entrepreneur – I have started, run, and helped others start successful businesses since 1994.
  • A member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, Fraternal Order of the Eagles Member, and Gamma Psi Fraternity – Little Sister.
  • Teach Legislation courses in-person and online.
  • and, A beauty queen.