Angela Baker

Angela Baker Global Social Impact and Corporate Responsibility Leader Washington, District Of Columbia Connect Connect with Angela Baker Qualcomm Harvard Kennedy School See contact info 500+ connections A dynamic social impact thought leader with 15 years of experience in international strategic planning and program management. My expertise includes developing action plans and engaging with internal/external partners to ensure localized benefits. By designing global initiatives focused on issue awareness and community empowerment, I cultivate sustainable partnerships and a collaborative environment to support ongoing development. Key Accomplishments —While with the United States Department of State, served as adviser for innovation to then-Secretary Hillary Clinton, developing and organizing 17 TechCamp initiatives for 1,500+ organizations in 81 countries to cultivate digital literacy on issues such as education and gender empowerment. —At Qualcomm, Inc., served as executive producer for Power of 9—a documentary featuring 3 global Qualcomm programs. Hosted a viewing at the UN foundation in Washington, DC to engage stakeholders and raise awareness on social media. —Co-created a pioneering women’s science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) program called Women Enhancing Technology (WeTech) featuring 2-week maker camps in the United States and India. To date, WeTech has engaged 27 companies, 200 mentors, 50 schools and universities, and roughly 5,000 girls across 18 countries.   Show less Show less of Angela’s summary Activity 1,094 followers No alt text provided for this image :) Angela commented See all Experience Qualcomm Head of Corporate Responsibility, Government Affairs Division Company NameQualcomm Dates EmployedMar 2013 – Present Employment Duration6 yrs 3 mos LocationWashington DC Global Program Development: Supervise a team of 12 from the United States, China, and India, and manage a $10M budget across 4 programs, that have reached over 15,000,000 people. Corporate Social Responsibility: Lead responsibility strategy and program development/execution, incorporating business objectives with company vision and regional needs. ... See more US Department of State Innovation Advisor Company NameUS Department of State Dates EmployedFeb 2011 – Mar 2013 Employment Duration2 yrs 2 mos LocationWashington D.C. Metro Area International Development & Digital Literacy: Served as advisor to then-Secretary Hillary Clinton, developing and organizing 17 TechCamp initiatives for 1,500+ organizations in 81 countries to cultivate digital literacy on issues such as education and gender empowerment. ... See more US Department of Labor Director of Scheduling Company NameUS Department of Labor Dates EmployedJun 2009 – Feb 2011 Employment Duration1 yr 9 mos LocationWashington D.C. Metro Area Supervisory Management & Community Outreach: Managed 3 direct reports, including career staff and fellow presidential appointees, and developed strategic outreach plans to mobilize stakeholders/constituencies in support of the Department of Labor’s agenda. ... See more Ahliya Project Associate Company NameAhliya Dates EmployedMay 2010 – Aug 2010 Employment Duration4 mos LocationEast Jerusalem Regional Development, Donor Development, & Grant Writing: Worked with local organization to design and implement an environmentally friendly network in Palestinian territories. Prepared grant requests, built regional partnerships, and aided in identifying potential donors. williamsworks Project Manager Company Namewilliamsworks Dates EmployedOct 2008 – Jun 2009 Employment Duration9 mos LocationSeattle, Washington Strategic Communications & Project Planning: Directed communications strategy, business proposals, and project planning for collaborative efforts with global partners including ONE Campaign, Care International, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, advocating for causes such as international health, education, and equal gender safety.... See more Hillary Clinton for President Deputy Director of Scheduling Company NameHillary Clinton for President Dates EmployedFeb 2007 – Oct 2008 Employment Duration1 yr 9 mos Organized principal and surrogate schedules in multiple states including: New Hampshire, Nevada, California, and Texas. Managed state and advance staffs of 3 – 20 people who built events, managed sites/programs, and facilitated local and national politics. Traveled and worked on the ground prior to Election/Primary Days for day-to-day managemen... See more Campaign to Re-Elect Governor Granholm Deputy Director of Scheduling Company NameCampaign to Re-Elect Governor Granholm Dates Employed2007 Employment Durationless than a year Governor's Office - State of Michigan Scheduler Company NameGovernor's Office - State of Michigan Dates Employed2004 – 2007 Employment Duration3 yrs Show fewer experiences Education Harvard Kennedy School Harvard Kennedy School Degree NameExecutive Education Field Of StudyGlobal Public Policy and Leadership Dates attended or expected graduation 2019 – 2019 George Mason University, School of Conflict Analysis and Resolution George Mason University, School of Conflict Analysis and Resolution Degree NameM.S Field Of StudyInternational Conflict Analysis and Resolution Dates attended or expected graduation 2009 – 2011 Central Michigan University Central Michigan University Degree NameBachelor of Science (B.S.) Field Of StudyInternational Relations and French Dates attended or expected graduation 1999 – 2003 Licenses & Certifications Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) GRI Certified Sustainability Training Partner Issuing authorityGlobal Reporting Initiative (GRI) Issued date and, if applicable, expiration date of the certification or licenseIssued May 2018No Expiration Date See credential Volunteer Experience Running Start: Bringing Young Women to Politics Treasurer, Board Member Company NameRunning Start: Bringing Young Women to Politics Dates volunteered2015 – Present Volunteer duration4 yrs Cause Politics Running Start is a nonpartisan nonprofit that trains young women to run for public office. Ad Council Advisory Committee on Public Issues Advisory Board Member Company NameAd Council Advisory Committee on Public Issues Dates volunteeredOct 2017 – Present Volunteer duration1 yr 8 mos Cause Civil Rights and Social Action The Advisory Committee on Public Issues advises the Ad Council on the nation’s most pressing social issues of the day. As the incubator for Ad Council campaigns, the Committee helps us vet, explore and address timely issues facing the country. The Committee is comprised of experts who represent the fields of research, academia, philanthropy, business, media and public policy.