Type Of Business:
Government Organization Dedicated to the Protection of the United States
Expertise:
Lt. Col. Baker's expertise is in female health management.
Major Product/SVS:
Defense
Favorite Business Publication:
American Journal of Nursing; Lifetime; Entrepreneur; Money
Hobbies/Sports:
Sports, Traveling, Listening to Music, Walking, Sightseeing
Education Degrees:
Master of Social Work, The University of Kansas; Master of Arts in Public Administration, with a Concentration in Executive Development, Ball State University; Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Affiliations Awards:
Lifetime Member, Tuskegee Airmen, Inc.; Lifetime Member, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses; American Association of Sexuality Educators Counselors & Therapists; National Association for Female Executives; Military Officers Association of America; Society of Air Force Nurses, Inc.; Former President, Heart of America Chapter, ICC
Industry:
Obstetrics & Gynecological Nursing
Date of Distinction:
6/8/2009
Work History:
Lieutenant Colonel, United States Air Force
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
Lt. Col. Baker's greatest career achievements were educating and guiding women veterans, and serving in Vietnam.
Charity:
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States; Disabled American Veterans; The American Legion; Charter Member, Women in Military Service for America Memorial
Number Of Years In Profession:
51
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to the support she received from her mentors, her hard work, perseverance and to her passion for helping veterans and educating youth.
Extended Bio Profile:
Lt. Col. Baker is a Vietnam veteran who served in the United States Air Force for 20 years. She received many civilian awards and certificates for her community work. She was greatly inspired by her mother and her mentor, late Colonel Leonard Johnson, Jr. She is very passionate about volunteer work, public speaking, counseling and assisting veterans.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Screening and Treating Military Personnel and their Families, Public Speaking, Counseling Youth, Assisting Veterans
Education Certifications:
Registered Nurse; Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, State of Florida; Certified Sex Counselor
Awards/Honors:
Meritorious Service Medal; Air Force Commendation Medal; Armed Forces Reserve Medal; Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon with Three Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters; National Defense Service Medal; Air Force Overseas Long Tour Ribbon with One Oak Leaf Cluster; Air Force Overseas Short Tour Ribbon with One Oak Leaf Cluster; Air Force Training Ribbon; Vietnam Service Medal with Four Bronze Service Stars; Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Combat Device with Two Bronze Leaf Clusters; Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Device; Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal