Kiki Baker Barnes
Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes is a transformative speaker & Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member who empowers audiences to unlock their potential, overcome obstacles, and lead with purpose.
Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes is a visionary sports executive recognized for her transformative impact on collegiate athletics and her commitment to advancing leadership opportunities for women in sports. With a strategic vision & approach, she has revitalized athletic programs, provided invaluable consultancy to sports organizations nationwide, and opened pathways for future women leaders.
Kiki’s influence extends far beyond the field, as her expertise has been spotlighted by major media outlets including Essence Magazine, Sports Illustrated, Black Enterprise, the NBA’s New Orleans Pelicans, and TNT’s The Arena, where she appeared as a Title IX expert.
As the founder of the So You Want A Career in Athletics™ (SYWACIA) program, Kiki is deeply committed to empowering young women and strengthening the pipeline of female leaders in sports. Through this initiative, her & her team provide mentorship, career guidance, and leadership education, inspiring the next generation to break barriers and lead with purpose.
Dr. Barnes, a proud Minden, Louisiana native, earned her undergraduate and doctoral degrees from the University of New Orleans and her master’s from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. She resides in New Orleans with her husband, Dr. Marc A. Barnes, and their two children, Caitlin and Marc Jr.
Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes is a visionary sports executive recognized for her transformative impact on collegiate athletics and her commitment to advancing leadership opportunities for women in sports. With a strategic vision & approach, she has revitalized athletic programs, provided invaluable consultancy to sports organizations nationwide, and opened pathways for future women leaders.
Kiki’s influence extends far beyond the field, as her expertise has been spotlighted by major media outlets including Essence Magazine, Sports Illustrated, Black Enterprise, the NBA’s New Orleans Pelicans, and TNT’s The Arena, where she appeared as a Title IX expert.
As the founder of the So You Want A Career in Athletics™ (SYWACIA) program, Kiki is deeply committed to empowering young women and strengthening the pipeline of female leaders in sports. Through this initiative, her & her team provide mentorship, career guidance, and leadership education, inspiring the next generation to break barriers and lead with purpose.
Dr. Barnes, a proud Minden, Louisiana native, earned her undergraduate and doctoral degrees from the University of New Orleans and her master’s from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. She resides in New Orleans with her husband, Dr. Marc A. Barnes, and their two children, Caitlin and Marc Jr.
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