Education:

• Doctor of Education: Nova Southeastern University
  (Graduate Leadership Studies - May 2003)
• Master of Arts: University of Maryland
  (Psychology of Sport - May 1997)
• Bachelor of Science: University of New Mexico
  (Physical Education - December 1993)

Political and Community Affairs Experience:

• University of Maryland – College Park, Maryland
  H.H.P. Alumni Chapter President
• City of Bowie City Council – Bowie, Maryland
  Administrative Review Board and Board of Appeals Member
• Princeton Square Home Owners Association – Bowie, Maryland
  H.O.A. Vice-President
• Nova Southeastern University – North Miami Beach, Florida
  Graduate Student Council
• University of New Mexico
  Residence Halls Student Government – Albuquerque, NM
  Vice-President – 1990 / President - 1991

Instructor Experience:

• Montgomery College at Takoma Park – Takoma Park, Maryland
  Associate Professor in Health Sciences and Vice-Chair of Academic Assembly
• Anne Arundel Community College – Arnold, Maryland
  Adjunct Professor: Health and Physical Education
• College of Notre Dame of Maryland – Baltimore, Maryland
  Adjunct Instructor: Wellness Through Fitness
• William Wirt Middle / Mt. Rainier Elementary – Prince George’s County Maryland
  Teacher: Health and Physical Education
• University of Maryland – College Park, Maryland
  Graduate Assistant: Department of Kinesiology

Leadership Experience:

• Nova Southeastern University
  Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
  Graduate Fellow
• National Aeronautical Space Administration (N.A.S.A.)
  Greenbelt, Maryland
  Fitness Director
• American Sports Medicine Association (A.S.M.A.)
  Washington D.C.
  Executive Director: June ’97 - Oct. ’97

Miscellaneous Experience:

• Big Vanilla Athletic Club – Cafe and Pro Shop Manager: 2005; Personal Trainer
• Montgomery College – Vice-Chair of Academic Assembly, Faculty Council Chairperson, Middle States Self-Study Co-Chair,
  AAUP Negotiating Committee, Sabbatical Leave Policy and Procedures Committee: 2002-2003
• American Red Cross – First Aid / CPR, WSI Instructor: Maryland and Florida

Special Recognition / Accomplishments:

• Recognized by MC Faculty Council for Service to Faculty and campus bridge was named “ The Baca Bridge” - 2006
• Named District 2 AAAA Soccer Coach of The Year – 1991
• Recognized by College President for scholarship funds raised at A.A.C.C. – 1995
• Recognized by Dean for instruction: Graduate Assistant: U. of MD – 1996
• Awarded Graduate Leadership Fellowship at Nova Southeastern U. – 2002

Certifications:

• National Grant Writing Institute – July 2005
• Red Cross Instructor for First Aid/AED/CPR, Water Safety, and Professional Lifesaving
• A.P.F.A. Advanced Personal Trainer, Post Rehab Specialist, Nutrition Consultant
• USSF “B” National Soccer Coaching License (April, 1996)

Volunteer and Coaching Experience:

• Washington Freedom – Washington D.C.
  Official Scorer / Statistician: April ’01 – May ’02
• Sidwell Friends School – Washington D.C.
  Head Coach Girl’s Varsity Soccer Coach: May ’99 – January ’01
• Montgomery College – Takoma Park, Maryland
  Men’s Assistant Basketball Coach: October ’00 – December ’02
• Maryland Olympic Development Program
  Head Soccer Coach Girl’s U-14: March ’99 – March ’01
• University of Maryland - College Park, MD.
  Women’s Volunteer Assistant. Coach: February’96 – November ’97
• Anne Arundel Community College - Arnold, MD.
  Women’s Head Coach: June ’94 - January ’96
• C.S.C. (U-15) Maryland Majestic - Columbia, MD.
  Girl’s Head Coach: February ’95 - June ’95
• Albuquerque Senior High School - Albuquerque, NM.
  Girl’s Head Varsity Coach: August ’90 - January ’94
• University of New Mexico Club Soccer - Albuquerque, NM.
  Women’s Head Coach: February ’92 - March ’93