Chay Barnes Biography
Chay Barnes is an American reality TV star, board-certified nurse midwife, and Teaching Associate in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She is best known for being on the Netflix show, Love Is Blind. The show aired its fifth season on September 22, 2023, and concluded on October 15, 2023.
Barnes attended the University of Washington School of Nursing and graduated in 2023. According to information from Cosmopolitan Middle East, Barnes previously served as a labor and delivery contractor for Cedars Sinai. Following this role, she transitioned to a career as a nurse practitioner after successfully defending her project at the institute. She earned her doctorate in nursing practice from the University of Washington. She formally accepted an offer of admission to the university’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program in March 2020, marking the commencement of her career as a women’s health specialist.
Barnes, DNP, ARNP, CNM, holds certifications as a board-certified nurse midwife and serves as a Teaching Associate in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Specializing in delivering evidence-based midwifery care, she is committed to providing comprehensive support to patients and their families. Her expertise lies in preventative care, pregnancy, childbirth, and family planning, where she collaborates with her patients to achieve their healthcare objectives. Her healthcare philosophy is grounded in a holistic approach that recognizes the interconnected nature of physical, emotional, and mental well-being. She is devoted to empowering patients to take charge of their health, ensuring they have access to the latest evidence for informed decision-making. Creating nurturing environments, Chay prioritizes that every patient feels secure, acknowledged, listened to, and wholeheartedly supported throughout their healthcare journey.
Chay Barnes Salary
Barnes earns an annual salary of about $47,000-$120,000.
Chay Barnes Net Worth
Barnes has an estimated net worth of about $1 Million – $7 Million which she has earned through her career as a nurse midwife.
Chay Barnes Age
Barnes was born in January 1993, in the United States. She is 32 years old as of 2024 however, information about her date of birth has not been disclosed.
Chay Barnes Height and Weight
Barnes stands at a height of 5 feet 6 inches tall, and she weighs 125 lbs (75kgs).
Chay Barnes Family
Barnes likes to keep her personal life private hence she has neither disclosed the names of her parents nor those of her siblings. However, this information will be updated when available.
Chay Barnes Husband and Children
Barnes is engaged to Marshall Glaze who is a co-star in the reality show Love is Blind.
Chay Barnes Engagement
Marshall Glaze, the 28-year-old star of Love Is Blind, is now engaged! He proposed to his partner, Chay Barnes, in a surprise proposal just days before Christmas. Glaze joyfully shared the news on Instagram, posting, “The journey to ‘Happily Ever After’ started on 12.23.23 ❤️💍.” Glaze’s Instagram post included a series of photos capturing the couple’s celebration of this special moment. One image showcased them embracing on a rooftop against the backdrop of the Seattle skyline. Another close-up shot highlighted the couple holding hands and gave a glimpse of the beautiful engagement ring on Barnes’ finger. Glaze orchestrated the proposal with the assistance of his Love Is Blind castmate, Irina Solomonova.
Glaze shared with PEOPLE that he orchestrated a surprise proposal for Barnes by secretly gathering her friends and family at the proposal site to witness the heartfelt moment. He also revealed that Irina Solomonova, one of his Love Is Blind Season 4 co-stars who runs an event planning company, played a crucial role in making the romantic proposal a success. In a connection to another reality TV series, Glaze collaborated with Payal and Kajal Vitha of Sonu Company, featured on Netflix’s Indian Matchmaking, to custom design Barnes’ dazzling diamond engagement ring. Glaze later posted a video on Instagram showcasing the proposal setup, which included a red carpet, vases of red roses, candles, and a illuminated sign with the words “Marry Me.” The video captured the touching moment when Glaze got down on one knee to propose.
Love Is Blind
Glaze, who had previously split from his Love Is Blind Season 4 co-star Jackie Bonds, introduced Barnes on the show’s After the Altar episode on September 1, 2023,. During that episode, while at a local bar with co-stars Tiffany and Brett Brown, Glaze confided in Brett about his feelings for Barnes, expressing his desire to spend his life with her. Celebrating their first anniversary together in July, the couple shared reflections on their strong bond in a joint Instagram post.