Shawn Bakker

Shawn Bakker is an accomplished nonprofit executive and social entrepreneur known for his wide range of organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

With a background that spans from hands-on work with low-income immigrant families to leadership roles in global organizations, Shawn has a proven track record of collaborating with partners worldwide and raising multi-million-dollar amounts for humanitarian initiatives.

Driven by his passion to inspire and empower others for social good, Shawn finds fulfillment in fostering a culture of generosity and connecting it to address specific needs.

In organizational settings, he excels in identifying opportunities within challenges and harnessing collective wisdom to solve complex problems, firmly believing in the strength that comes from community and actively engaging in building and expanding those connections.

Shawn holds a Master of Theological Studies from Southern Methodist University and a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and Psychology from Bethel University.

His professional journey includes roles such as President at the Nashville Public Library Foundation, Executive Publisher at The Upper Room, Deputy General Secretary at the General Board of Global Ministries, Associate General Secretary at the General Board of Global Ministries, President, Founder, and Consultant at Project Transformation - North Texas, and Director Of Programming at the Wesley Rankin Community Center.