Barbara Marquis

Barbara Marquis is an experienced Activities Director at Evergreen North Senior Living since November 2016, where responsibilities include planning and implementing activities for 330 senior or disabled residents. Currently, Barbara also works as a Creative Assistant at Pinspiration, a crafting DIY store, since July 2023. Previous roles include serving as a part-time Visual Art Teacher at the Family Center for the Arts from September 2013 to August 2023, and working independently as a Portrait Artist, Illustrator, and art teacher from May 2001 to 2012. From May 1997 to September 2000, Barbara held the position of Art Director at Faulkner & Gray Publishing, overseeing design and artwork for award-winning publications. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design from Western Michigan University, acquired between 1980 and 1985, and a high school diploma from Portage Northern High School, completed in 1980.