Deborah Baker

Deborah Baker is a lifelong resident of Pulaski County. She graduated from Dixon High School, and then received her Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems from Columbia College and is now working on her MBA.

She began her career with the Pulaski County Health Center in 2004 as a WIC clerk. In 2006 she moved into a financial function by managing grants and as a home health billing clerk and then eventually into payroll, public relations and information technology. In 2013, Deborah was promoted to Administrative Director and then became the Health Director in August 2014. She shares the vision of the Health Center to be dedicated to the citizens of Pulaski County by assuring a healthy environment, promoting healthy behaviors and preventing disease. She is a member of LPC Class 3, LPC Alumni Association, Waynesville St. Robert Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Region I Homeland Security Oversight Committee, Waynesville Career Center LPN School Advisory Board, Missouri Public Health Association and the National Association of City and County Health Officials.

Aside from her career she is the proud mother of two daughters, ages 17 and 14. She enjoys spending time with her family, doing anything outdoors, riding horses, and traveling.