Christine D. Cannonier joined the Baker Center in 2023 as the Director of Human Resources. Christine has set her professional and personal goals to be the best possible person and to create a human resources infrastructure where everyone is welcomed, valued, embraced and respected. She has been recognized by past employers with various awards ranging from Unsung Hero, Executive Director award for Excellence to recognition as Outstanding Community Employer.                             

From retail to academia, non-profit to government, Christine has spent the past 20+ years helping others see and achieve their potential—helping management become effective leaders and supporting organizations in their quest to deliver on their mission and vision. Through the Human Resources field, Christine found that she could “teach” without being confined to a classroom. She can work with others to create a more positive working experience.

Christine has a BA in Psychology with a minor in Education, a Masters of Education, with a Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling concentration – both from the University of Texas at Austin, and an MBA, with Business and Human Resources concentration from American Intercontinental University.