Barbara-Jan Wilson has an extensive career in higher education, highlighted by a long tenure at Wesleyan University, where Barbara-Jan served as Vice President for University Relations from September 1982 until becoming Emerita. Prior to that role, Barbara-Jan held various positions including Dean of Admission and Financial Aid and Director of Career Planning at Wesleyan. Barbara-Jan's career also includes serving as Director of Career Planning at Williams College from September 1979 to September 1982 and as Director of Student Affairs at The Ethel Walker School from August 1974 to May 1977. Barbara-Jan earned both a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Connecticut, following graduation from Milford High School in Milford, CT.