The District Governor is chair and top officer of the District and shall preside at all conventions and at all meetings of the Board of Trustees. He or she shall be an ex-officio member of all standing and special committees. Under the direction and supervision of the Board of Trustees of Kiwanis International, the Governor shall have the duty of furthering the objects of Kiwanis International and of promoting the interests of the clubs within the district. It shall be the Governor’s duty to attend any convention of Kiwanis International and promote the programs and goals of Kiwanis International.
2025-2026 District Governor Barb Carter Kiwanis Club of Sheraden
Professional Experience
Barb has worked in the field of Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities and Autism for over 30 years in various capacities, from residential Direct Support Professional, Supervisor and Program Specialist to Supports Coordinator to her current role with the Allegheny County Department of Human Services Office of Developmental Supports as a Promising Practice Coordinator. She has worked for Allegheny County DHS for over 17 years.
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology – Indiana University of PA (1992)
Brashear High School
Key Skills
Organized/Planful
Meeting coordination and facilitation
Flexible and compassionate
Enthusiasm
Lead by example
Kiwanis Experience
Circle K (1988 – 1992)
Club Vice President
Lt. Governor
Club K-Family Relations chair
Club Membership Development and Education Chair
Joined Kiwanis June 2010
Chaired several club projects
Club Board Member several years
Club President
Division 5 Lt. Governor 3 terms
Region 2 Trustee
Aktion Club District Administrator (2016 – present)
Past Lt. Governor’s Association (PLGA) – Vice President and President
Served on several planning and district committees (MidYear and District Convention Planning, JEDI)
Kiwanis Honors
Distinguished Club President
Distinguished Kiwanian – 5 years
Hero in Service
Pliny Wilson Fellow
Activities and Interests
Spending time with family and friends
Camping, Hiking and Outdoor Activities with my husband
Karaoke
Coloring
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District Governor
The District Governor is chair and top officer of the District and shall preside at all conventions and at all meetings of the Board of Trustees. He or she shall be an ex-officio member of all standing and special committees. Under the direction and supervision of the Board of Trustees of Kiwanis International, the Governor shall have the duty of furthering the objects of Kiwanis International and of promoting the interests of the clubs within the district. It shall be the Governor’s duty to attend any convention of Kiwanis International and promote the programs and goals of Kiwanis International.
2025-2026 District Governor
Barb Carter
Kiwanis Club of Sheraden
Professional Experience
Barb has worked in the field of Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities and Autism for over 30 years in various capacities, from residential Direct Support Professional, Supervisor and Program Specialist to Supports Coordinator to her current role with the Allegheny County Department of Human Services Office of Developmental Supports as a Promising Practice Coordinator. She has worked for Allegheny County DHS for over 17 years.
Education
Key Skills
Kiwanis Experience
Kiwanis Honors
Activities and Interests
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