Deborah Baker

Deborah Baker, DNP, MSN, BSN, BA, RN ACNP, AG-ACNP, APRN, NEA-BC FAAN, serves as the Associate Dean for Health Systems Partnership & Innovation at Johns Hopkins University. Additionally, she is the Senior Vice President for Nursing at the Johns Hopkins Health System and Vice President for Nursing and Patient Care Services at Johns Hopkins Hospital, where she collaborates with leaders across affiliated care settings to ensure patient-centered clinical environments with unparalleled quality and safety.

• Education: Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees from Johns Hopkins School of Nursing.

Dr. Baker’s expertise lies in healthcare organizational leadership, health systems innovation, and interprofessional education. Her work focuses on enhancing clinical practice environments, health system partnerships, and advancing nursing leadership frameworks.

Scientific Awards:

• Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN)

Dr. Baker has contributed to healthcare administration through leadership roles since joining Johns Hopkins Hospital in 1992. She teaches as DNP faculty at the School of Nursing and emphasizes patient safety, quality care, and interprofessional collaboration in her professional endeavors.