A native Philadelphian, Barbara Jo Saler attended the prestigious Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. She has served as President of the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the International Special Events Society, now known as ILEA, and served for two years as International Membership Chair. Barbara Jo is also involved in her community, serving on the Executive Board for the SEARCH Foundation, as well as a Board Member of the Louise Nevelson Foundation. In addition, Barbara Jo has been a participant in the efforts of the Red Cross, the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia Task Force and SCAN.