About Barbara Chandler

Barbara has invested over a decade as the cultural arts manager and educator for Winter Park’s Hannibal Square Heritage Center--which pays tribute to the past, 

present, and future contributions of Winter Park’s historic African American community. 

She is a highly esteemed leader with a long-standing and robust presence in Winter Park and within the Central Florida not-for-profit and arts community.  

Barbara was voted by the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival as a Community Connector, circa 2016.  She is revered for her intense work ethic and acumen for intentional people-to-people engagement with over 22 years of experience in non-profit work, community-building, fundraising, and operations and project management.

In 2019, Barbara became the first African American to run for Winter Park City Commissioner, since 1985. She also co-founded Coalition for Access and Representation to address the multifaceted adversities of marginalized and disenfranchised communities within Winter Park. 

Barbara is certified by The University of South Florida to advocate and consult for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion and justice in the workplace.  Barbara is also an assistant adjunct instructor with Rollins College.