Ann Baker

Ann Baker leads the university advancement team for the George Washington School of Business. She joined GW in July 2023, bringing nearly two decades of experience in higher education development. Her career includes leadership roles in three multi-billion dollar fundraising campaigns at top-tier, R1-designated universities: the University of Florida, the University of Missouri, and most recently, the University of Virginia.

Ann has built and led high-performing teams, secured principal gifts for top institutional priorities, and played a key role in advancing strategic fundraising initiatives. A former educator, she is deeply committed to alumni engagement and to advancing the school’s mission by inspiring a culture of philanthropy and driving philanthropic growth.