Kim Baker
About Kim Baker
Kim Baker serves as the Peace On Purpose Director at the United Nations Foundation, a position she has held since 2020. With a background in nonprofit management and extensive experience in various organizations, including the Peace Corps and UNICEF, she has dedicated her career to promoting peace and social impact.
Work at United Nations Foundation
Kim Baker serves as the Peace on Purpose Director at the United Nations Foundation. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to initiatives that promote peace and conflict resolution. Her role involves strategic planning and implementation of programs aimed at fostering global peace efforts.
Education and Expertise
Kim Baker holds a Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) in International Nonprofit Management and Policy from New York University, where she studied from 2004 to 2006. She also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology from the University of Richmond, completing her degree from 1997 to 2001. Her educational background supports her expertise in nonprofit management and policy development.
Professional Experience
Kim Baker has a diverse professional background. She worked as a Secondary English Teacher with the Peace Corps in Balaclava, Ukraine, from 2001 to 2003. She later served as a Project Coordinator at UNICEF from 2005 to 2007 and as a Campaign Director at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, she held consultancy roles at UNFPA and Save the Children UK in 2009.
Leadership Roles in Nonprofits
From 2015 to 2020, Kim Baker was the Director of Implementation for the LoveYourBrain Yoga Program, based in San Diego, California. She also worked as a Store Manager at lululemon athletica from 2011 to 2015, where she managed operations and team development, enhancing her leadership skills in the nonprofit and retail sectors.