District Governor Ben Nelson and the District leadership team have announced that Marie Baker from Nampa Rotary has been named "District Governor Designate Nominee". She'll be our D.G. for the 2023-24 Rotary year, following Russ Johnson and Janice Fulkerson.Marie brings a plethora of experience from both her professional and Rotary career to this important position.
In her professional life, Marie has a Masters Degree in Organization Development and Human Resources from the University of San Francisco and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from California State University Fresno. She has a lot of experience in management and community development. Currently, she works as a business consultant at the Idaho Small Business Development Center in Boise/Nampa.
As a Rotarian, Marie is a member of the Nampa Club and is currently serving our District as both the New Generations Chair (overseeing Youth Exchange, Interact, Rotaract, and RYLA) and as our District Visioning/Strategic Planning Coordinator. She has also served as our District Membership Chair and is an Assistant Rotary Coordinator for Rotary Zone 26/27. She has been a Club President, a Club Membership Chair, and a Club Grant Coordinator. Marie is also a Paul Harris Society Member and a Polio Plus Society Member.
Marie is married to Perren Baker. They have four children and nine grandchildren. As an avid hiker, Marie is looking forward to exploring the many beautiful trails near all of the Rotary Clubs in our District.