Ja'Nice Baker

Ja'nice Baker is a skilled Community Support Specialist in Mental Health at Thresholds, providing crucial mental health and substance use treatment resources since September 2024. Previous experience includes roles as a Test Prep Tutor at Test Prep Chicago, a Micro Influencer for The Black Sheep, and a Human Resources Intern at PepsiCo, where collaboration with business leaders focused on female talent retention. Additionally, Ja'nice served as the Y on the Fly Coordinator at Stephens Family YMCA with Larkin's Place, enhancing community connections, and held various positions at the Champaign Park District, including Assistant Director. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Human Resources Management and Industrial Relations and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology: Behavioral Neuroscience, both from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.