The PLUS Foundation Welcomes Nikki Baker as the Executive Director
The PLUS Foundation welcomes Nikki Baker, who brings over 21 years in the non-profit sector, to the role of Executive Director. Ms. Baker will lead the PLUS Foundation’s efforts and mission in supporting tomorrow’s diverse professional liability insurance workforce. We are all excited to have her as a valued member of the team!
Minneapolis, MN (April 22nd, 2024) – The PLUS Foundation, which enhances the work of the Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS), is adding to its executive team with the appointment of Nikki Baker as Executive Director. In this role, Baker will lead the PLUS Foundation efforts, including key programming for the LAMP and LAMP Alumni programs, Womens Leadership Network events and resources, and other endeavors to advance the mission in supporting tomorrow’s diverse professional liability insurance workforce.
Baker comes with a wealth of experience bringing over 21 years within the nonprofit sector. Throughout her career, she has looked forward to working on critical efforts in creating and refining many of the current program delivery models. In her present role, she creates strategic partnerships with regional chapter systems, LAMP program models, and DEIA segmented work. Baker earned her Bachelor of Science in School and Community Health from Winona State University and Master’s Degree in Nonprofit Management from Hamline University. She is trained as a Certified Health Education Specialist and as an Emergency Medical Technician.
“We are very excited to welcome Nikki to the team,” says PLUS CEO, Robbie Thompson. “With her extensive history in Foundations, we are sure she will help lead us into the future by enhancing our existing programs and growing our donor network.
Foundation President Steve Hanke, Managing Director at Howden Re, added “the Foundation plays an important role in advancing the professional liability insurance industry and we look forward to great things in the future. We are excited to have someone of Nikki’s caliber and depth of experience join our team.”
“I am thrilled to be here,” said Baker. “The PLUS Foundation works to bring educational, networking, professional development, and localized support to those within the professional liability industry and that aligns very well with my experience. It’s a true pleasure to continue these efforts and support professionals from all walks of life.”
The PLUS Foundation supports tomorrow’s diverse professional liability insurance industry through outreach, education, mentoring, and giving back. Since inception more than 3,200 industry professionals have volunteered their time and the Foundation has contributed $3.2 million to support industry efforts. Through its Womens Leadership Network programming, professional development opportunities have been provided to almost 9,000 women and the PLUS Foundation is currently advancing the seventh cohort of its industry-leading diversity Leadership and Mentorship Program (LAMP). Additional information about the PLUS Foundation can be found at plusfoundation.org/
The Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS), has over 40,000 industry professional members from throughout North America and around the world, and is the only association created by and for professional liability industry professionals. PLUS is recognized as the primary source of professional liability educational programs and seminars, networking events, educational products, and information regarding professional liability. Membership consists of individuals in the professional liability industry representing thousands of companies active in many industry fields. Additional information can be found at PLUSweb.org and on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn. PLUS’s address is 5353 Wayzata Blvd, Suite 306, Minneapolis MN 55416. For more information, please visit plusweb.org or call 800.845.0778.