Kathleen Barale
Quality Assurance Technician
Kathy has a Bachelor of Science degree in Math and has worked in Information Technology for over 40 years. Â She has been a computer operator for GEICO Insurance and a computer programmer/analyst for Lockheed Martin Missiles and Space Company before moving to Nevada County and working for the County of Nevada Information Systems Department. Â As an Information Systems Analyst, Kathy supported a number of County departments including Social Services, Behavioral Health, Community Development, Elections, Clerk-Recorder, and Sheriff.
Kathy now supports the Foothills and Truckee Healthy Babies program as the Quality Assurance Technician and is responsible for verifying data entered by the program’s Home Visitors. Â Kathy takes pride in concise and in-depth error reporting to staff, allowing the program to adhere to HFA standards.
​Kathy enjoys spending time with her grandsons, as well as gardening, crafting, walking, bowling, and caring for her pets.  Kathy has received her preschool associate teacher certificate and is also a certified clinical medical assistant.