She has taught psychiatric mental health nursing since 2000. She has a strong interest in online teaching/learning formats and has been an enthusiastic faculty collaborator in the promotion of innovative classroom strategies for adult learners, both in transitioning existing courses, to online delivery, and in new course development. Baliko's research interests include the consequences of trauma and violence and mental health interventions following traumatic loss or interpersonal violence. She has presented research findings at several regional, national, and international venues.