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Kris Kington-Barker

Host of Central Coast Voices

Kris Kington-Barker is co-host of Central Coast Voices, heard every Thursday on KCBX from 1:00—12:00 p.m. Kris has worked in healthcare fields ranging from mental health to hospital administration, and has served as a volunteer and board member for many Central Coast non-profit organizations.

Kris owns and operates a local business and, since 2006, has been providing private management consulting with a focus on strategic planning and leadership development for healthcare organizations and nonprofits.

Kris has been the executive director for Hospice of San Luis Obispo, president of the board of the Long Term Care Ombudsman of SLO County and is currently a member of ACTION for Health Communities. She became involved in radio in 1986 when she started hosting Health Matters for KVEC as a volunteer. Kris later hosted Voices on KCBX from 1999 to 2001, and now co-hosts Central Coast Voices.

  • Join Kris Kington Barker as she speaks with members of The League of Women Voters of San Luis Obispo County (LWVSLO). Ann Havlik, Co-President, Ed Cabrera, 1st Vice President, and Julie Rodewald, Voter Services Director. They will discuss the history and purpose of the League, resources for local voters, and recent advocacy work of the LWVSLO on redistricting and campaign finance issues.You are invited to listen, learn, and participate in the conversation, between 1-2 pm. Call in and be part of the discussion at (805) 549-8855.Broadcast date: 2/29/24Central Coast Voices is sponsored by ACTION for Healthy Communities in collaboration with KCBX.
  • Join Kris Kington Barker as she speaks with Michelle Barra, the founder of At Her Table, Brittney Yracheta, Chef and Owner of Momotaro Ramen, and Elena Martinez, Partner in Crime of TOP Winery. They will discuss the purpose of At Her Table, its history, upcoming events, and future.Broadcast date: 2/15/24 Central Coast Voices is sponsored by ACTION for Healthy Communities in collaboration with KCBX.
  • Join Kris Kington Barker as she speaks with guests Phyllis Davies and Dr. Tim LaSalle. Phyllis is a long-time Centra Coast local and international activist. Phyllis has traveled alone all over the U.S. and in 61 foreign countries supporting women and promoting sustainable agriculture. Tim is a former Cal Poly professor, a lifelong resident of SLO County, and live long activist. He is the co-founder of the Center for Regenerative Agriculture & Resilient Systems at CSU Chico and a Board Member of Groundswell International. They will discuss the urgent need to increase the spread of regenerative farming practices and the important work of Groundswell International.You are invited to listen, learn, and participate in the conversation, between 1-2 pm. Call in and be part of the discussion at (805) 549-8855.Broadcast date: 1/18/24Central Coast Voices is sponsored by ACTION for Healthy Communities in collaboration with KCBX.
  • Join Kris Kington Barker as she speaks with Brynn Albanese, a well-known Central Coast musician now using her music as medicine as a Certified Music Practitioner and End of Life Doula. They will discuss what led to the founding of Pneuma Melodies, and the use of therapeutic music.You are invited to listen, learn, and participate in the conversation, between 1-2 pm. Call in and be part of the discussion at (805) 549-8855.Broadcast date: 11/30/23Central Coast Voices is sponsored by ACTION for Healthy Communities in collaboration with KCBX.
  • Join Kris Kington Barker as she speaks with Maxine Kozler, Executive Director of Mission Community Services Corporation (MCSC) and the Women’s Business Center, and Small Business Consultants, Brant Myers, and Gabe Quiroz. They will discuss how MCSC provides technical assistance services and enhances local economic development.Broadcast date: 10/26/23Central Coast Voices is sponsored by ACTION for Healthy Communities in collaboration with KCBX.
  • Join Kris Kington Barker as she speaks with guests with the Nacimiento Regional Water Management Advisory Committee (NRWMAC), Steve Blois, Jim Cogan, Phil Humphrey, and Bruce McFadden. They will discuss their goal to maximize the water level in Lake Nacimiento and how they represent property owners, visitors, and enthusiasts of all sorts who enjoy Lake Nacimiento.You are invited to listen and learn on Thursday, between 1-2 pm.Broadcast date: 9/28/23Central Coast Voices is sponsored by ACTION for Healthy Communities in collaboration with KCBX.
  • Join Kris Kington Barker as she speaks with guests with the Humane Prison Hospice Project, Susan Barber, Program Director, Palliative Care Initiative, and Laura Musselman, Outreach and Engagement Manager. They will discuss how this project is bringing hospice to prisons in California.You are invited to listen, learn, and participate in the conversation on Thursday, between 1-2 pm.Broadcast date: 8/24/23Central Coast Voices is sponsored by ACTION for Healthy Communities in collaboration with KCBX.
  • Join Kris Kington Barker as she speaks with guests with Downtown SLO (San Luis Obispo), Bettina Swigger, CEO, and Donna Lewis, Board President, and Branch Manager & VP of Mortgage Lending at Guaranteed Rate in San Luis Obispo. They will discuss how Downtown SLO is working to ensure the downtown is positioned as vital to our city, county, and regional economy and identity.Broadcast date: 7/27/23Central Coast Voices is sponsored by ACTION for Healthy Communities in collaboration with KCBX.
  • Join Kris Kington Barker as she speaks with guests with The Community Foundation of San Luis Obispo County (CFSLO), Heidi McPherson, Chief Executive Officer and board member, Jeff Buckingham. They will talk about the history of CFSLO, and work over the past 25 years, as well as the year-long series of events and communication strategies to showcase their historic work.Broadcast date: 5/25/23Central Coast Voices is sponsored by ACTION for Healthy Communities in collaboration with KCBX.
  • Join Kris Kington Barker as she speaks with guests from San Luis Obispo County Special Education Local Plan (SELPA), Amber Gallagher, SELPA Executive Director, and Tricia Lomino, SELPA Program Specialist. They will discuss the mission of SELPA to be capacity builders, facilitators, and connectors for students, families, and member districts to ensure all students are provided inclusive opportunities for continuous improvement, and opportunities for success.You are invited to listen, learn, and participate in the conversation today, Thursday, between 1-2 pm. Call in and be part of the discussion at (805) 549-8855 or email questions to voices@kcbx.org.Broadcast date: 3/23/23Central Coast Voices is sponsored by ACTION for Healthy Communities in collaboration with KCBX.