Dennis Baker

Dennis Baker is an experienced professional with a diverse background in media, consulting, and entrepreneurship. As the CEO of DM Baker Media Relations, he brings over 20 years of experience as a creative problem-solver on a global scale.1

Professional Experience

Baker's expertise spans several areas:

1. Media and PR: He has managed New York Times bestselling authors and led public relations campaigns for advocacy groups, movie projects, and entertainers.12

2. Consulting: Dennis has consulted for numerous established corporations, non-profits, and high-profile individuals.12

3. Fundraising: As a development specialist, he has raised millions of dollars for non-profits with annual budgets ranging from $100,000 to $2 billion, including museums, hospitals, universities, and international aid organizations.12

4. Entrepreneurship: Baker is also the founder and CEO of Polis Assist, Inc., a mobile app company focused on locating free parking in major cities.12

Achievements and Recognition

• Polis Assist was voted the #2 mobile app by LAWEEKLY.1
• The app was a finalist in the Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong L.A. Innovation Awards.1
• Polis Assist was also selected as one of 15 finalists from over 550 startups in the Leading Cities Accelicity program.1

Education and Early Career

Baker is a graduate of Westmont College and a Hansard Scholar at the London School of Economics.1 Before founding DM Baker Media Relations, he worked for the U.S. Senate, the British House of Commons, FOX Entertainment, and in management at a media buying/PR firm.1

Board Memberships and Affiliations

Dennis Baker is involved in various organizations and causes:

• Serves on several non-profit boards of directors12
• Member of NEXUS Summit1
• Part of the Anti-Defamation League Glass Leadership group1
• Member of Google's Zeitgeist community1
• Board member of EPIC Impact Society1

His work demonstrates a strong commitment to human rights issues, as evidenced by his involvement in securing the release of Sudanese refugee Meriam Ibraheem in 2014 during his tenure as Chairman of Hardwired, Inc.2