Christi Baker

Christi Baker is a mental health professional and advocate for social justice and economic dignity based in San Francisco, California. She currently serves as a Staff Therapist at The Psychotherapy Institute in Berkeley, California, a position she has held since September 2021.1

Professional Background

Christi has nearly 30 years of experience in the asset building field. Her career highlights include:

• Director of Strategic Initiatives at Asset Funders Network (current role)2
• Program Officer at Asset Funders Network (2017-present)3
• Director of Asset Building Programs at Mission Economic Development Agency (2013-2015)
• Director at HomeownershipSF (2009-2010)
• Assistant Director at Community HousingWorks (1996-1998)
• Faculty at NeighborWorks America (1994-present)

Education and Certifications

• Master's degree in Counseling Psychology/Community Mental Health from California Institute of Integral Studies2
• Bachelor's degree in Anthropology from Cornell University2
• Certified coach from the Coaches Training Institute2

Areas of Expertise

Christi specializes in:

• Transformational change for organizations and individuals
• Financial health and coaching
• Program design and development
• Applied research and facilitation
• Strategic planning and initiatives
• Social justice and economic dignity

Her work involves authoring publications, facilitating webinars and convenings, and providing expertise on financial health and equity issues.2