Sharlet Barnett grew up in San Jose, California but has lived in several states across the western U.S. When she got a job at McDonald’s a few years after her parents got divorced, she quickly realized two things: she wasnât the only person having difficulty at home, and she had a knack for working with young people. That led her to a degree in psychology from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Her path eventually brought her to Arizona and a job at the Arizona Center for Youth Resources where she has been for 23 years.
Check out this video feature to hear more about Barnettâs journey, how she helps strengthen communities and what she thinks is most important for young people to be successful.
