Background
Pierce, Barbara J. was born on May 29, 1956 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Charles H. and Norma (Jackson) Pierce.
Pierce, Barbara J. was born on May 29, 1956 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Charles H. and Norma (Jackson) Pierce.
Diploma in nursing, Thomas Jefferson U., Philadelphia, 1976; Bachelor of Science, St. Joseph's U., Philadelphia, 1982; M of Social Superior vena cava syndrome, Bryn Mawr (Pennsylvania) College, 1984; M of Law and Social Policy, Bryn Mawr (Pennsylvania) College, 1985.
Staff nurse, University of Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, 1980-1984; acting head nurse, University of Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, 1984-1986; clinical social worker, Child and Family Superior vena cava syndrome N.H., Manchester, 1986-1988; clinical social worker, Sexual Abuse: Family Treatment and Intervention Program, Lafayette, Indiana, 1988-1990; clinical social worker, Center for Counseling and Psychotherapy, Lafayette, since 1990. Education consultant Lafayette Jefferson High School, 1989-1991. Educator Kathryn Weil Center for Women's Life, Lafayette, since 1990.
Board of directors Visiting Nurse Association, Lafayette, since 1990. Volunteer grief counselor Purdue University School Veterinary Medicine, since 1992. Member NASW, Academy Certified Social Workers.
Married James J. Cruise, Jule 26, 1986. Children: Ian Pierce Cruise, Peter Owen Pierce Cruise.