ALAMOSA — Kendra Barker, a 2010 graduate of Trinidad State College in Alamosa, has been named administrator of Pawnee Valley Community Hospital in Larned, Kansas.   

Barker earned her A.D.N. from Trinidad State and both a B.S.N. and M.S.N. in leadership and management from Walden University. 

She has 18 years experience in healthcare and was director of nursing for PVCH before becoming administrator. 

Barker lives in Larned with her husband, Nate and two children, Hunter and Halle.  Her proud parents are Mark and Darlene Smith of Alamosa.