Evelyn Baker
Deputy Director, Community Planning and Development Department @City And County Of Denver
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WORK HISTORY
Deputy Director, Community Planning and Development Department @City And County Of Denver
Denver, CO
Member of collaborative executive leadership team that oversees $42M agency budget, with a focus on data-driven decision-making• Lead agency-wide workplace culture/employee engagement work• Provide high-level support for many of the city\'s ambitious planning and permitting initiatives around great placemaking and exceptional customer experience• Led strategic planning effort for an agency of 317 FTE to identify core values to guide agency activities• Support work groups to ensure alignment with city-wide and departmental goals, with an eye toward equity• Address performance issues and implement process improvements within individual workgroups• Serve as agency representative in city-related matters with the mayor\'s office, partner agencies, and external community stakeholders.
EDUCATION
Harvard Kennedy School of Government
Certificate of Completion
University of California, Santa Cruz
BA
Cornell University
MRP
ABOUT EVELYN BAKER
I’m an executive leader who brings heart, clarity, and a drive for action to organizations navigating change, growth, or reinvention. I’ve built a career around helping mission-driven teams move from complexity to clarity—and from big ideas to results that matter. My leadership style is where idealism meets pragmatism—with a sprinkle of humanity. I lead with intention, listen deeply, and create space for people to do their best work. Whether I’m aligning cross-functional teams, refining strategy, or untangling operational knots, I work to ensure that both the what and the how reflect integrity, purpose, and people-centered progress. If you’re looking for someone who can inspire trust and deliver outcomes—I’m your person.
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