
MeeCee Baker
Secondary Agricultural Education Teacher

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About me
President and Chief Executive Officer at Versant Strategies
Education

University of Delaware
-Master of Science (M.S.) Agricultural EconomicsResearched thesis topic, The Feasibility of Utilizing an Electronic Marketing System Among Delaware and New Jersey Produce Growers

Penn State University
-Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Agricultural EducationResearched 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 - 1982Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Agricultural Education
Experience

Greenwood School District
Aug 1987 - Jun 2003Secondary Agricultural Education Teacher
NC State University
Jan 1998 - Aug 2010Adjunct professor
Apr 2000 - Aug 2010Affiliate professor
Jan 1998 - Apr 2000

PA Department of Agriculture
Aug 2003 - Jan 2008Coordinator of Agricultural Education/Regional Director
Penn State University College of Education
Aug 2003 - Jun 2006Assistant Professor
Versant Strategies
Jan 2008 - nowPresident and Chief Executive Officer
Licenses & Certifications

National Women's Business Enterprise Certification
Women's Business Enterprise Council PA-DE-sNJJan 2015
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to MeeCee BakerCity 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 Baker50 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 BakerTop 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 Baker2022 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 BakerCentral 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 BakerGold 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 BakerThe 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 BakerBickford Lecturer National Agricultural Alumni Development Association Conference Jun 2014
- Awarded to MeeCee BakerAlumni Fellow Award Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences 2013 Youtube Link for the acceptance speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HV5crTIwlpQ
- Awarded to MeeCee BakerCommencement Speaker Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences 2013
- Awarded to MeeCee BakerKeynote Mystery Speaker National Association Supervisors of Agricultural Education Oct 2009
- Awarded to MeeCee BakerAgriscience Teacher of the Year National FFA Organization 2002
- Awarded to MeeCee BakerFirst National Female President National Association of Agricultural Educators 1996
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