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Kathleen Baker is a Gator true and through. And she’s proved it time and time again during the last three decades. She arrived at S.F. State in 1973 as a preschool teacher in the childcare center. After graduating several years later with a degree in sociology with a minor in Spanish, she joined the Admissions Office and later moved to the Biology Department where for the past 20 years she had served as the administrative operations specialist. She feels the position is "challenging, rewarding and fun," as her duties include supervising department staff, assisting department chair John Hafernik in administrative functions, and advising students. "Kathleen accomplishes a difficult job with rare expertise and takes great pains to ensure that everything works in perfect order. She is the backbone of the Biology Department," says Michael Fong, biology operations manager. Baker was surprised to receive the STAR award, believing that she is lucky to have the opportunity to work with an amazing team in a community that enriches her personally. "I am honored to receive the STAR award, but I believe that this award really belongs to the exceptional and supportive people that I work with in the Biology Department, the dean's office and throughout the campus. The award belongs to them, just as much as me," Baker says. Baker's creative problem-solving skills and willingness to help others make her a big hit with staff, students and faculty. "Everyone in the department knows that she is the first one to come to in order to find ways to cut through the bureaucratic challenges of life at SFSU. I know of no one who works harder or more effectively to meet the needs of students, faculty and staff in biology than Kathleen," Hafernik said. Baker tackles her daily duties with professionalism and compassion and a positive outlook. "In the department, we do not view situations that come up as problems, but rather as challenges that we can help creatively solve,” Baker adds. “I'm fortunate to work in a department where I continually learn new things." A fan of the FitnessPlus program on campus, Baker also loves inline skating and ice skating. She lives in Moss Beach with her husband George and teenage daughter Michelle. Please join us in congratulating Kathleen and thank her for making such a difference. As the STAR of the Month, Baker will enjoy four free lunches on campus, a free parking pass or equivalent in one month's public transportation costs, and more. She will also be eligible for the STAR of the Year award.
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