Andrea Baker

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ABOUT ANDREA BAKER

I’m an experienced executive leader with more than 30 years in the social services and community living sectors, leading transformative initiatives and building systems that enhance service quality, accountability, and outcomes for individuals and families.My leadership approach blends strategic vision with operational discipline. I build high-performing, values-driven teams; foster innovation and accountability; and use systems thinking and evidence-based practices to deliver measurable and sustained positive change.I have held senior roles within the BC government and the community living sector, providing executive oversight of programs, policy, and transformation initiatives that support children, youth, adults, and families. I’m adept at working across complex systems and building strong relationships between government, service providers, and community partners to advance shared priorities.Core strengths• Strategic and operational leadership• Portfolio and project management• Change and enterprise change management• Policy, program, and service design• Quality assurance and accountability frameworks• Intergovernmental and cross-sector collaboration• Staff engagement, mentorship, and culture-buildingI’m deeply committed to advancing equity, inclusion, and service excellence — and to leading teams and systems that make a tangible difference in people’s lives.