Barby Ingle has received over 40 accolades for her work in the chronic pain and rare disease communities. She is a chronic pain educator, patient advocate, Immediate-Past President of the International Pain Foundation, motivational speaker, and best-selling author on pain.
Family Background
Barby was born in Bangkok, Thailand, and grew up outside Washington, DC, in Woodbridge, VA. Her parents raised Barby and her three siblings (Jim Jr, Marby, and Tim). Both of her parents served in the US Army and are now deceased. Her mother is buried at Arlington National Cemetery with special honors for her service to our country. Barby’s older brother, Jim, is now elected official in Virginia and a business owner. Marby is the head of human resources at a charter school for disabled children. Tim is a business owner who creates animations. All are college graduates and Christians and hold a deep love to serve the community and country we live in. Barby inherited her work ethic and patriotism from her parent’s example. Her parents taught her that true freedom is found through Jesus Christ and self-reliance. Barby grew up with a learning disability and received specialized classes to overcome physical and learning challenges, giving her a full appreciation of hard work, resilience, time management, and patience. She understands the importance and blessings of America’s founding principles and virtues and that the role of government was only to preserve the rights of the people.
Community Activities
Barby is involved with the Arizona Chronic Care Coalition (steering committee member), International Pain Foundation (iPain Living Magazine editor), AZ Bio, NORD AZ-RDAC Committee, Global Genes, Rare Disease Legislative Advocates, and Precinct Committeeman for Pinal County D5, American Legion (auxiliary member), Fraternal Order of the Eagles (member), and graduated from the 2024 Apache Junction Citizen Leadership Institute. Barby has received over 40 accommodations for her advocacy work for the rare and chronic illness communities over the past few years. Most recently, Barby assisted in writing and working with AZ Senators and Representatives for two bills that have already become law, SB1162 and SB1469. Barby has been working on legislative bills, testifying, and advocating for local, state, and federal patients for over ten years. After being asked by her Precinct Committee Chairwoman and talking it over with her husband and family members, Barby has decided now is the time to take these efforts one step further and run for Arizona House of Representatives for District 7.
VOTE BARBY INGLE in the Primary election on July 30, 2024, for State Representative LD7.
About Barby Ingle
Barby Ingle and her husband, Ken Taylor, live in Apache Junction, AZ. They have been together for over 20 years and married in 2007. They love warm weather, working on healthcare access and patient advocacy efforts, and traveling the state to talk to patients and caregivers to find out the needs of Arizonans. Barby has lived in Arizona since 2003. Due to chronic and rare medical conditions, Barby and Ken do not have children of their own. They do have seven nephews and one niece.
She received a Bachelor of Science in Social Psychology from George Mason University. She went on to open her cheerleading and dance training company immediately after graduation in 1994, and Washington State University hired her as their first spirit program coach. At WSU, she leads her dance team to the top 10 and her cheer team into the top 5 in the country. She developed a rare chronic pain condition, Algoneurodystrophy, in September 2002 and was disabled due to the symptoms. She began infusion therapy in December 2009, which she continues to receive 3-5 times a year for pain management.
