MeeCee Baker

MeeCee Baker

Secondary Agricultural Education Teacher

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    President and Chief Executive Officer at Versant Strategies

  • Education

    • University of Delaware

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      Master of Science (M.S.) Agricultural Economics

      Researched thesis topic, The Feasibility of Utilizing an Electronic Marketing System Among Delaware and New Jersey Produce Growers

    • Penn State University

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      Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Agricultural Education

      Researched dissertation topic, Mentoring Activities and the Career Paths of Women Earning B.S. Degrees in Agricultural Education at The Pennsylvania State University

    • Penn State University

      1979 - 1982
      Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Agricultural Education
  • Experience

    • Greenwood School District

      Aug 1987 - Jun 2003
      Secondary Agricultural Education Teacher
    • NC State University

      Jan 1998 - Aug 2010
      • Adjunct professor

        Apr 2000 - Aug 2010
      • Affiliate professor

        Jan 1998 - Apr 2000
    • PA Department of Agriculture

      Aug 2003 - Jan 2008
      Coordinator of Agricultural Education/Regional Director
    • Penn State University College of Education

      Aug 2003 - Jun 2006
      Assistant Professor
    • Versant Strategies

      Jan 2008 - now
      President and Chief Executive Officer
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • National Women's Business Enterprise Certification

      Women's Business Enterprise Council PA-DE-sNJ
      Jan 2015
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to MeeCee Baker
      City and State Power 100 for Energy and the Environment (ranked 24th) City and State Aug 2023 From City and State: "The People on this list are all helping to write Pennsylvania's sustainable next chapter."
    • Awarded to MeeCee Baker
      50 Over 50 City and State PA Oct 2022 I was honored with the #1 spot on City and State PA's 50 Over 50 list.
    • Awarded to MeeCee Baker
      Top 50 PA Lobbying Firms List CIty and State PA Sep 2022 Versant was listed as a Top 50 PA Lobbying Firm (based on revenue) for 2022.
    • Awarded to MeeCee Baker
      2022 Pennsylvania Ag Power 100 City and State PA Aug 2022 Recognizing the Commonwealth's leading industry, City and State PA recognized a Top 100 Power List for Agriculture. I was recognized as number three, behind the current Secretary of Agriculture and Ranking Member of the US House Ag Committee.
    • Awarded to MeeCee Baker
      Central Penn Business Journal Law and Lobbyists Power 30 Central Penn Business Journal Jun 2022 Recognition for "those who shape our communities and influence our quality of life though legal and political foundations"
    • Awarded to MeeCee Baker
      Gold Medal Philadelphia Society for the Promotion of Agriculture (PSPA) Feb 2018 Taken from the PSPA web site: From time to time our Society recognizes someone who has made major contributions to agriculture by awarding the Society’s gold medal. Such was the case at our February meeting when our president, John Urbanchuk, presented the Society’s gold medal to Dr. MeeCee Baker for a lifetime of commitment to agriculture and her pioneering career as a woman in ag leadership. Dr. Baker, as she is wont to do, recognized those who have mentored and assisted her during her… Show more Taken from the PSPA web site: From time to time our Society recognizes someone who has made major contributions to agriculture by awarding the Society’s gold medal. Such was the case at our February meeting when our president, John Urbanchuk, presented the Society’s gold medal to Dr. MeeCee Baker for a lifetime of commitment to agriculture and her pioneering career as a woman in ag leadership. Dr. Baker, as she is wont to do, recognized those who have mentored and assisted her during her career. Everyone in attendance readily acknowledged that MeeCee is eminently deserving of the Society’s honor. Others rose to acknowledge her leadership and career in agriculture, including Dr. James Diamond, a former advisor, who offered stirring words concerning Dr. Baker’s lifetime achievements. Show less
    • Awarded to MeeCee Baker
      The Jefferson Award PennAg Democrats Jan 2018 Honors Pennsylvania Democrat who has advocated on behalf of agricultural and rural causes in the Commonwealth.
    • Awarded to MeeCee Baker
      Bickford Lecturer National Agricultural Alumni Development Association Conference Jun 2014
    • Awarded to MeeCee Baker
      Alumni Fellow Award Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences 2013 Youtube Link for the acceptance speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HV5crTIwlpQ
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      Commencement Speaker Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences 2013
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      Keynote Mystery Speaker National Association Supervisors of Agricultural Education Oct 2009
    • Awarded to MeeCee Baker
      Agriscience Teacher of the Year National FFA Organization 2002
    • Awarded to MeeCee Baker
      First National Female President National Association of Agricultural Educators 1996