Her research efforts include documenting support for sexuality education to drive policy change and implementation of evidence-based programs to reduce risky sexual behaviors of youth. Dr. Barr has worked with the Florida Department of Education on various projects since 2004 including 1. serving on the State’s AIDS Education Advisory Council, 2. developing and delivering onsite professional development for sexuality educators, and 3. serving as the lead developer of an online sexual health education professional development course for Florida practitioners and educators. Awards