Rachel Baker
Rachel Baker | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 27th district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Tom Brinkman Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 29, 1975 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Anderson Township, Ohio |
| Education | University of Michigan (BS) University of Cincinnati (BSN) University of Michigan (MSW) University of Cincinnati (PhD) |
Rachel B. Baker (May 29, 1975) is a nurse and American politician who has served as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives since 2023. Representing the 27th district, Baker's constituency encompasses eastern Hamilton County, including portions of Cincinnati.[1]
Early life and career[edit]
Baker earned a Bachelor of Science (in psychology) from the University of Michigan, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Cincinnati. She went on to receive a Masters of Social Work from the University of Michigan's Rackham Graduate School in 1999, and a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Cincinnati in 2006.[2]
Baker is currently employeed by Cincinnati-based TriHealth Inc. as a Nurse Researcher. She also concurrently serves as an adjunct professor for the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing.[3]
Ohio House of Representatives[edit]
With incumbent Representative Tom Brinkman unable to re-run due to term limits, Baker and four others sought to replace him.[4] In the primary, Baker defeated former Cincinnati mayoral candidate Gavi Begtrup with 62% of the vote despite being outspent by an almost 3-to-1 ratio.[5][6] Baker defeated anti-abortion activist Jenn Giroux with 56% of the vote in the general election[7] and was sworn into the position on January 3rd, 2023.[8]
Baker serves as the ranking member of the Aviation and Aerospace Committee, and as a member of the Behavioral Health, Health Provider Services, Public Health Policy, and Technology and Innovation Committees.[9]
During her tenure, Baker has been an outspoken critic of the Forest Hills school district board, which she claims refused to meet with her due to her Democratic party affiliation. Baker previously ran to serve as a member of the board in 2021.[10]
References[edit]
- ^ "Rachel B. Baker Biography". Ohio House of Representatives. Retrieved 2024-04-13.
- ^ "Rachel Baker, PhD, RN, CPN | Summit on Promoting Well-being and Resilience in Healthcare Professionals". clinicianwellbeing.osu.edu. Retrieved 2024-04-13.
- ^ Toerner, Laura (2023-01-09). "UC alumna, Ohio Rep. Rachel Baker ready to apply nursing skills to policymaking". UC News. Retrieved 2024-04-13.
- ^ "The Enquirer Subscription Offers, Specials, and Discounts". subscribe.cincinnati.com. Retrieved 2024-04-13.
- ^ "BAKER, RACHEL - FollowTheMoney.org". www.followthemoney.org. Retrieved 2024-04-13.
- ^ "BEGTRUP, GAVI - FollowTheMoney.org". www.followthemoney.org. Retrieved 2024-04-13.
- ^ "Rachel Baker". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-04-13.
- ^ "Rep. Rachel Baker sworn in as state representative for Ohio House District 27". Rachel B. Baker News. January 3, 2023. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
- ^ "Rachel B. Baker Committees". Ohio House of Representatives. Retrieved 2024-04-13.
- ^ Mitchell, Madeline (September 21, 2023). "State Rep. Rachel Baker says Forest Hills board won't meet with her since she's a Democrat". The Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
