West Park | Youth and Families
Barbara O’Patry holds a Masters Degree from Cleveland State University’s College of Education. During her professional career, spanning more than 35 years, she worked in the field of social services as a youth and family counselor, community organizer, case manager and educator. Although semi-retired, Barbara remains passionate about the importance of healthy families in building strong communities. In 2011, she was honored as the recipient of “Volunteer of the Year” for her leadership in maintaining the gardens in the Kamm’s Corner Business District. She is currently in her 23rd year as an OSU Extension Master Gardener volunteer providing horticultural consultation and education to residents of Cuyahoga County. Barbara lives in Cleveland’s West Park neighborhood.
