John Barker was the Talent Development and Management coordinator at the New America Foundation. Over the span of his professional career, John has cultivated his experience in database research, public policy, public administration and human resources. Previous to arriving at the New America Foundation, John cultivated his HR experience with KRA Corporation located in Baltimore, Maryland. While at KRA, he was charged with employee relations, employment screening, and recruitment. John holds a Bachelors of Science in Political Science and Law & Society from Frostburg State University.