Alex Baker

Alex Baker is a Lecturer in the Department of Leadership, Research, and Foundations at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS). He currently serves as a Case Manager in the Office of the Dean of Students, supporting student outreach, advocacy, and crisis response. As a core member of the campus Student Response Team, he focuses on enhancing campus safety and well-being. Additionally, he serves as President of the UCCS Staff Association, advocating for staff needs and fostering institutional connections.

• Education:
• B.A. in Strategic Communications (Advertising/Public Relations) with a Leadership minor, University of Central Oklahoma
• M.A. in Student Affairs in Higher Education, UCCS

His professional philosophy emphasizes the transformative power of connection in student development. Prior roles include Residence Life management, where he supervised staff and developed the residential curriculum 'Expedition.' Baker has been at UCCS since 2015, contributing to both administrative and educational initiatives.