Her career is committed to bridging the gap between research and practice, with a particular focus on facilitating the translation of evidence-based programs into under-resourced school and community settings. Dr. Baker’s research is guided by the fields of dissemination and implementation research and prevention science, and it is distinguished by its interdisciplinary nature. She is the recipient of state and federal grants, including serving as co-PI on a National Institute of Justice-funded grant on trauma-informed schools.