Retired Associate Director of Clarkson's Career Center, and North Country native, Barbara Brown began university at Queen's in Kingston, Ontario, and finished the first of 3 degrees with her BS degree at SUNY Cortland. There, she helped build both the Skating and Hockey programs. Following graduation, she moved to Lake Placid and New York City, which offered the opening opportunities to achieve her dream. Later, she learned the her background proved perfect for working with students who faced obstacles and self doubt.