Jennifer Baker

Jennifer has over 30 years of experience in higher education administration in the areas of budget, finance, and instruction.  She is currently the Associate Dean for the School of Business and Technology at Florida SouthWestern State College.  She holds a master’s degree in Business Administration from Saint Leo University.  She has and continue to mentor students from diverse backgrounds with their educational journey.  This includes evaluating educational opportunities, navigating the admissions process, explain and assist with the financial assistance process, link interests with degree selection and helping with course selection.

In addition to mentoring students with education opportunities, Jennifer also provides assistance in life skills such as financial and life management.  She is a firm believer that “one cannot have too many tools in their toolbox”.  Most of the students she assists are first generation college students who have not been given the tools or knowledge needed to guide them through these challenging years.