Sharlet Barnett is CEO of Arizona Center for Youth Resources (ACYR) in Phoenix, Arizona and has worked directly with young people, youth professionals, and community groups for over 20 years. Since graduating from the University of Alaska Fairbanks with a degree in Psychology she has become a local advocate for quality youth services and assists with strategic planning to promote innovation and best practice in youth workforce development programs for both ACYR and the local community. Serves as a board member with Maricopa County Education Service Agency Opportunity Youth Board and Maricopa County Department of Public Health Community Advisory Board. Is a member of the NAWDP and was awarded certification by them as a Workforce Development Professional in 2003. Sharlet attained certification as a State of Arizona Department of Economic Security Adjunct Trainer for Arizona Job Connection and has extensive training as a group facilitator utilizing the Technology of Participation from the Institute of Cultural Affairs.