(b. 1945, Montreal, Quebec, Canada). Ph.D. Educational Administration, University of Alberta, Canada; M.A. English Literature, Carleton University, Canada; B.A. English Literature, McGill University, Canada.

Barrington has owned and managed Barrington Research Group, Inc., since 1985, shepherding it from a sole proprietorship to an incorporated company with more than 20 employees. She has managed or conducted more than 100 program evaluation studies, many in the areas of education and health promotion. Key studies include the midterm evaluation of the Hepatitis C Prevention, Support & Research Program (Health Canada 2002); the evaluation of the HIV/AIDS Initiative for Young Adults (Alberta Health 1993–1998); the Evaluation of the Peer Counseling Program; Alberta Safe House (The Muttart Foundation, 1993–1996); and the Integrated Services Review, Yellowhead School Division No. 12 (The Premier's ...