BIAA Welcomes New Chief Development Officer

The Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) is proud to welcome Robbie Baker as its new vice president and chief development officer. Robbie comes to BIAA after more than 20 years working on behalf of adults and children living with life-threatening and chronic medical conditions. He has held progressively responsible positions in fundraising and not-for-profit management including leadership roles at organizations like the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Robbie’s fundraising expertise includes designing and implementing comprehensive campaigns through individual major giving, corporate and foundation partnerships, memberships and annual funds, events, and peer to peer fundraising. For the past four years, he has served as vice president of development for No Barriers USA, a national organization dedicated to helping people of all abilities contribute their very best to the world via transformative experiences.

Robbie graduated Wofford College with a bachelor’s degree in English and History, and he has a master’s degree in college administration from the University of South Carolina. A native of Atlanta, Robbie has lived in Columbus, Ohio since 2001. He is married to Dr. Cindy Baker, an interventional cardiologist on faculty at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Together they have an eleven-year-old daughter, Emma. In his free time, Robbie is a sports enthusiast both as a participant and a fan, particularly when it comes to the Buckeyes, and works to keep up with Emma on the soccer field, basketball court and in the swimming pool.

Robbie is excited about joining BIAA as he has several connections to the organization’s work. During his time with No Barriers, he developed nationwide programming for veterans with disabilities (many with TBI) to help them reintegrate into civilian life. His late father lived with brain injury for many years following a series of strokes. He looks forward to supporting BIAA’s strategic goals by bringing his passion and expertise to the work ahead.