Dan Baum

Dan Baum is currently the Senior Director of Operations at Emerson Collective, based in San Francisco, California.1 He has been with Emerson Collective since August 2022, initially joining as Director of Operations before being promoted to his current role in October 2023.1

Career History

Prior to joining Emerson Collective, Baum had a notable career in various organizations:

Obama Foundation:

• Manager, Strategy & Analytics (December 2021 - August 2022)
• Senior Associate of Strategy & Analytics (January 2021 - December 2021)
• Senior Associate of Program Strategy (October 2018 - January 2021)1

During his time at the Obama Foundation, Baum was involved in developing the foundation's 5-year strategic plan, creating a Leadership Framework, and implementing reporting processes to support decision-making.1

The Redwoods Group:

• Chief Strategy Officer (May 2017 - October 2018)
• Internal Consultant (August 2012 - May 2017)1

At The Redwoods Group, a B Corporation focused on insuring child-serving non-profits, Baum worked on scaling their social enterprise model, growing the company's culture of innovation, and leading strategic projects.1

The Redwoods Group Foundation:

• Executive Director (August 2012 - October 2018)1

Education

Baum holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Social Entrepreneurship from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business.2 He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics with High Distinction, graduating Cum Laude.2

Skills and Expertise

Throughout his career, Baum has demonstrated expertise in:

• Strategic planning and implementation
• Operations management
• Data analytics and reporting
• Leadership development
• Social enterprise scaling
• Innovation and design thinking

His diverse experience across non-profit, social enterprise, and philanthropic sectors has equipped him with a unique skill set well-suited for his current role at Emerson Collective.