Betsy Barton

Betsy Barton has a diverse and extensive work experience. Betsy started their career as a Health Educator at Women's Health Educational Consultants in 1989. Betsy then worked as the Associate Director, Interim Director, and Training Coordinator at N.C. Occupational Safety and Health Project (NCOSH) for ten years. During this time, they launched a federally-funded worker safety training program.

In 2005, they became a Clinical Training Coordinator at Duke Health Inequalities Program, where they coordinated multiple research projects and ensured compliance with internal and regulatory oversight. From 2008 to 2011, Betsy worked as a Consultant at Durham County Cooperative Extension, where they launched the Strengthening Families training program for at-risk families.

Starting in 2010, Betsy served as the Program Coordinator at Duke University Institute on Care at the End of Life. In this role, they managed APPEAL, a cultural competency training program for healthcare providers, and generated significant revenue. Betsy also worked as a Clinical Research Coordinator at the Center for the Study of Aging, Duke University Medical Center from 2012 to 2014, coordinating multiple research projects related to spirituality and health.

In 2014, Betsy returned to Duke University Medical Center as a Clinical Research Coordinator and collaborated on national, multi-site research projects focusing on decision-making for critically ill patients and their family members. Betsy continued this role in 2016 before transitioning to become a Hospice and Palliative Care Educator at Transitions LifeCare.

Throughout their career, Betsy has demonstrated their strong skills in curriculum design, training, research coordination, and program management. Betsy has worked on various projects related to healthcare, spirituality, and safety, exemplifying their commitment to improving the well-being and care of individuals and communities.

Betsy Barton completed their education starting from their high school years at Columbia High School, where no specific degree or field of study is mentioned. Following their high school graduation, they pursued a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in History from Duke University, attending from 1978 to 1983. Afterward, they went on to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from 1988 to 1990, where they earned their Master of Public Health (MPH) degree in Health Behavior and Health Education.