Carolyn L. Baker, Ed.D.

“There’s no separation between healing ourselves and changing the world.”

– Gloria Anzaldúa

Welcome — I’m glad you’re here.

I help nonprofits turn vision into action, strengthen their impact, and achieve lasting results. With extensive experience in strategic planning, capacity building, and organizational problem-solving, I partner with mission-driven organizations to set clear goals, design practical solutions, and foster sustainable growth.

As a consultant, advisor, coach, and facilitator, I bring both insight and hands-on support to every project. I work alongside boards, staff, and leadership teams to clarify priorities, build capacity, and chart meaningful pathways to success.

Passionate about helping organizations thrive, I combine research, strategy, and relational leadership to guide nonprofits through challenges, unlock opportunities, and expand their impact in the communities they serve.

I look forward to learning more about your work and how we can partner together.

Baker is the award-winning author of, “An Unintentional Accomplice: A Personal Perspective on White Responsibility,” bit.ly/3KmuqfI, a Town & Gown of USC Scholar, and Fulbright Finalist. Her next book DISPATCHES, From Racial Divide to a Road of Repair, A Collection of Essays is forthcoming.