Alex Baker: History Lessons From My Grandmother
In episode 12, health care executive Alex Baker thoughtfully delves into the history of his paternal grandmother's life. Eleanor Baker was a fascinating woman, who traveled the world in search of knowledge and experiences, at a time when women were expected to "know their place" (early 1900s). Her life stories and diaries of her travels would eventually be well documented for the benefit of future generations. Some of her solo experiences included time volunteering as an ambulance driver in WWI in Paris, and teaching History and English in Hawaii...a long way from her family in Massachusetts. Her courage, bravery, and compassion helped Alex to become the man that he is today.
Alex Baker
Healthcare Executive
Alex Baker was born and raised in Needham, Massachusetts, and is the youngest of 3 brothers. While at Needham High School, Alex was involved in pretty much every aspect of the Music Department: marching band, orchestra, chorus, madrigals and musical theatre. He graduated from Harvard with a degree in History, and was involved in the Hasty Pudding Theatricals and the Gilbert & Sullivan Players. Professionally, Alex has spent most of his career in various aspects of healthcare management, and currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer of JSI, an international public health organization. He is also the Board Chair for Heluna Health, an LA-based public health nonprofit organization, and was also the Board Chair for the SpeakEasy Stage Company, a non-profit theater company in Boston. Alex and his husband split their time between Boston and Cape Neddick, Maine.
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