In 1987, Barry earned a B.A. in Urban Studies from
Columbia University where she also played soccer. After school, she worked mainly in transportation policy for the
United States Congress, the Mayor's Office of New York City, the
New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority, and
New Jersey Department of Transportation. In 2013, she was named the Team Leader for the United States Women's National wrestling team. While team leader, individual US team women wrestlers won nine World medals - including two gold medals by
Adeline Gray - and the USA team placed third in the 2013, 2014 and 2015 World Championships. ==Boardships and philanthropy==