Kathleen Barale
Quality Assurance Technician
Kathy has a Bachelor of Science degree in Math and has worked in Information Technology for over 40 years. 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. 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. 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.