Over 20 years of experience
Speaking. Training. Hosting. Educating. Empowering.
Leona’s inspirational messaging captivates and inspires female audiences.
Leona Baker SPEAKS
- STEM Bridges Houston Launch Gala & Awards Ceremony – Houston, TX, 2018
- Overbrook High School Class of 1992 Class Reunion – Philadelphia, PA, 2017
- National Child Abuse Prevention Month Parade – A Girl Name Sue, Keynote Speaker, Houston, TX, 2014
- Houston Food Bank Social Service Outreach Program – open house Houston, TX, 2014
- Ascension to Skills Scholarship Program Orientations – hosted at HCC Multiple Locations, Houston, TX, 2009 – 2014
- 7th Annual Mother’s Day Awards Gala for Diamonds and Pearls Mothers Organization – Houston, TX, 2014
- Prairie View A&M – Boys to Men & Girls to Pearls, Annual Conference, Houston, TX, 2012
- Community In Schools – partnership meeting, Houston, TX, 2010
- Collaborative for Children – volunteer orientations, Houston, TX, 2010
- Felicia Young Ministries – 1st Annual Women’s Enrichment Conference Mother’s Standing on the Promises of God, Houston, TX, 2011
- NHPO Leadership Academy Class III– 1st Inaugural Class with African Americans, Houston, TX, 2010
- GCCSA Events– spoke at GCCSA grand opening of the 12th site, senior citizens, EYES Leadership Academy Program (educating youth and enhancing society), food distributions, community concert, Empowerment Fairs, Health and Wellness Fairs, Orientations, Here and Now Seminars for Women, staff trainings and more, Houston, TX, 2009 – 2014
- Eastern University – class representative and Keynoote Speaker for cohort 308 at the graduation dinner, ST. Davids, PA, 2009
- Community Educational Television – Inc. KETH-TV 14 Joy in Our Town, Houston, TX, 2006
- Workforce Solutions Downtown – seminars, youth Learn to Earn Conference, Houston, TX, 2006 & 2007
- Arbor Career Center L.E.A.P Program – ( Life-long Employment and Advancement Program), Empowerment Orientations 2004 & 2005
- Resources for Human Development– Keynote at Graduation Ceremonies, Philadephia, PA, 2000
- Abbottsford Homes Tenant Management Corporation – Community Empowerment Fairs and Food Bank Orientations Philadelphia, PA, 1999
Media
- Voyage Houston Magazine – Conversations with the Inspiring Leona Baker, 2018
- The Defender Magazine – photographed with Tristen Sutton and Mleeka Wright while attending the Carter’s book launch, Houston, TX, 2018
- Media and Publications C47- Houston Magazine – Photographed with Philanthropist, Lynn Wyatt and Scott Brogan during the Lauren Bacall film screening hosted at the River Oaks Movie Theater in Houston, TX, 2009
- KHOU – Highlighted in KHOU publications due to volunteering at the men of style Gala, 2008
- Houston Chronicle – for coordinating the event with Dr. Maya Angelou, 2009
- Who’s Who Black Houston – Recognized in Houston’s Third Edition as a Community Leader, Forward by Dr. Mae C. Jemison, 2009
- D-Mars Magazine – featured as a contributing writer, 2009
- DBA Media Magazine – photographed with sponsor Craig Amos during a networking event, 2009
- HCC TV – represented GCCSA on Dialogue Houston with Lawrence Payne answered questions regarding social, economic and political topics, Houston, TX, April, 2010
- GCCSA – Realized Potential – Ms. Rizutto, GED Recipient Video Houston, TX, 2012
- KETH -TV- appeared on Joy in our Town to discuss Workforce Solutions programs and services
- Great Day Houston – participated on the Debra Duncan show to promote the community concert, 2009, GCCSA Golf Tournament, 2010
- Houston Style Magazine – GCCSA & Dote Inc. Community Concert, Houston, TX, 2009
- Parents Just Don’t Undersand (original video) – participated in the music video in Wynnefield, West Philadelphia, along with Overbrook High School classmates with the Fresh Prince, AKA Will Smith.
- Witness starring Harrison Ford – Leona along with her siblings,De borah Baker, Leon Baker Jr., and Marion Baker Lovett, were filmed as extras in the major motion picture Witness starring Harrison Ford Directed by Peter Weir, Philadelphia, PA, 1984
