03/28/2026
Congratulations to our Secretary and Past-president Barrie Ann McBride George for being honored by the AAUW - Carlisle. She received the award from club member Kelly Miranda Spasic.
AAUW Carlisle was very pleased to present our Gateway to Equity Award to Barrie Ann George tonight β our highest honor!
Barrie Ann serves as Vice President of Development and Communications at Safe Harbour, Inc., where she plays a vital role in addressing homelessness in our community through strategic grant development and public engagement. Her career reflects more than three decades of dedicated service to human services, including leadership roles with Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region (Cumberland County Director) and United Way of Carlisle & Cumberland County.
A steadfast community leader, Barrie Ann has served as President and Secretary of the Carlisle Kiwanis Club, Board Chair of the Carlisle Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation, and volunteer with the Cumberland County Commission for Women. Her commitment to equity, advocacy, and community advancement has earned her numerous honors, including the 2024 Persimmons Award, the 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award from Shippensburg University, and the 2020 Business Woman of the Year Award.
Through both her professional leadership and civic engagement, Barrie Ann exemplifies the spirit of AAUWβs Gateway to Equity Award.
Presenting the award is Kelly Spasic, Public Policy Co-Chair.