Barbara Karlin

Barbara Karlin joined the Commission in 2010 and is Vice President of Academic Affairs at Golden Gate University, a position she has held since 2002. Prior to that, she served as Dean of the Schools of Business and Taxation at Golden Gate and a professor of taxation. Karlin is an active member of several key committees at the Golden Gate University and received the Outstanding Service award, selected by the faculty in 1994. She has written books, newsletters and videos on various tax-related subjects. She holds a B.A. in Political Science from Stanford University, a J.D. from Hastings College of Law, and an LL.M. Masters of Law in Taxation from Golden Gate University, and is a member of the California State Bar and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Prior to joining the Commission, Barbara served as a member and chair of the WASC Eligibility Committee and a member of the WASC Substantive Change Committee.