Michell Baker
Human Resources Executive @ Michell Baker | MBA, HR Expertise. Doctoral candidate.
- Role
- Senior Director of Culture, Learning and Transformation at Elev8 Baltimore
- Location
- Annapolis, MD, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Michell Baker
Seasoned Senior Human Resources Executive with over 25 years of experience leading people, shaping organizational culture, and driving strategic transformation across the nonprofit, private, public, and higher education sectors. I bring a principled and human-centered approach to leadership, grounded in my deep commitment to lifelong learning, cultural humility, and continuous process improvement.Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Psychology, my research and practice focus on the intersection of trauma-informed leadership, organizational culture, and employee well-being—particularly in mission-driven environments. I leverage this lens to help organizations navigate complex change, build psychologically safe workplaces, and center equity and healing in the employee experience.My expertise spans strategic HR thought partnership, cultural transformation, board collaboration, organizational development, HR compliance and audits, executive coaching, benefits and compensation strategy, and inclusive talent management. I’m also a seasoned facilitator of staff retreats, leadership development programs, and training initiatives that elevate learning and engagement at all levels of the organization.An MBA graduate of the University of Phoenix and B.S. graduate of Washington Adventist University in Organizational Management, I hold multiple professional certifications, including: • Professional in Human Resources (PHR) • Senior Human Resources Generalist • Behaviorally Based Interviewing • Affirmative Action AdministrationI’ve been recognized by Cambridge Who’s Who Among Executives and the National Association of Professional Women for my contributions to the field.Specialties:Strategic HR Leadership | Cultural Transformation | Trauma-Informed Leadership | Organizational Development | Executive Coaching | Equity-Centered HR | Compliance & Audits | Succession Planning | Board Relations | Performance Management | Inclusive Talent Strategy | Staff Retreat & Learning Design
Experience
Senior Director of Culture, Learning and Transformation
Jul 2025 — Present · Baltimore, MD, US
Education
University of Phoenix
MBA, Business and Human Resources
2007 — 2010
Morgan State University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD in General Psychology, Industrial and Organizational Psychology
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