Debra R. Baker

Live, Love, Lead, Liberate! Debra offers a successful history of serving and leading at various organizational levels. As a sage with a deep interest in human development and organizational health, Debra has become known for creative human-centered program development along with her zesty inclusive social learning and facilitation skills. Her areas of focus include equity, inclusion, and belonging, leadership development, change management, coaching, and organizational health. Debra has a 20+ years of experience working in the areas of criminal law, social justice, and government. Additionally, Debra teaches alongside her husband, Kevin Baker at Seattle University.

“Debra Baker is one of the most authentic; vitally intelligent and compassionate leaders in the land”. ~ Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, Vanderbilt Distinguished Professor and Author~

To learn more about Debra Baker, visit www.debrabspeaks.com.

Upcoming Programs by Debra R. Baker

POL II - Deep Currents, Brave Shores, Resilience Rising

Also With Phyllis Shulman

February 27 - March 1, 2026
POL II 2026 invites all Powers of Leadership program alumni to explore leading from within and together in uncharted times. Step into a journey of diverse expressions of leadership. Through reflection, sharing and renewal, explore the relationships we hold with ourselves, with one another, and with the wider world.