Rachel Baker

Rachel Baker lives in Anderson Township, Ohio. Baker earned a bachelor's in nursing from the University of Cincinnati in 1996, a master’s in social work from the University of Michigan in 1999, and a Ph.D. in nursing from the University of Cincinnati in 2003. Her career experience includes working as a nurse researcher and an adjunct instructor for graduate nursing students at several universities.[1][2]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

State Representative Rachel Baker is currently serving her first term in the Ohio House of Representatives representing House District 27, which includes eastern and northern suburbs of Hamilton County.

Rep. Baker ran for office to use her problem-solving skills to address the issues facing Ohioans. She is focused on improving access to quality healthcare, increasing support for mental health care, supporting Ohio’s children and families, promoting preventive care and population health, advocating for Ohio’s public schools, and increasing good-paying jobs for working families.

Rep. Baker holds a bachelor’s in nursing from the University of Cincinnati, a master’s in social work from the University of Michigan, and a Ph.D. in nursing from the University of Cincinnati. In her professional career, she is a nurse researcher providing leadership and strategic planning related to a healthcare system’s nursing evidence-based practice and research activities. She provides mentorship to direct care nurses throughout their careers. She has authored 25 peer-reviewed journal articles and has presented locally, nationally, and internationally. She volunteers as a court-appointed special advocate providing support for children experiencing abuse and neglect.

Rep. Baker lives in Anderson Township with her three children. Her family is active in their community by volunteering, playing in school orchestras, soccer teams, cross-country teams, track teams, and swim teams.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

I am not interested in extremist partisan politics. When legislators spend their time fighting, rather than working together to solve problems, time and taxpayer money is wasted. I truly believe the way that we work toward a more moderate legislature that is truly doing the work of the people is by getting more folks educated and engaged in the political process. I am working hard to provide easy to digest information to my constituents about the state legislative process and bills being considered to increase understanding and encourage their engagement. Legislatively, I am eager to get my Adoption Modernization Act, HB5, into law. I’m also excited to move the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Study Commission bill, HB352, through committee. I’m very excited to begin working on a Share the Savings bill that will decrease the cost of prescription medications. I am also incredibly proud of the anti corruption bill I sponsored in 2024 to require that taxpayers are paid back in full when utility bills are found to be improperly charged. As a mom and a nurse, I care about people. I worry about the future our children may have if we don’t get to work solving important problems. It’s with this care for people in mind that I support fair public education funding, increased access to voting, and data based healthcare policies. It is with this care for people in mind that I fundamentally oppose any policy aimed at hurting people or restricting the ability of any groups of people to thrive in Ohio.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

In my first year as a State Representative, I have sponsored or co-sponsored bills in the following areas:

Modernizing the adoption process

Nursing

Gun Safety

Adverse Childhood Experiences

Anti-Corruption

Family Issues

Tax Refunds

Equal Pay

Workers Comp

Sexual Assault Statue of Limitations

Eliminating Spousal Rape

Organ Donation

Reducing cost of prescription drugs

Reproductive care

Same sex marriage

Reducing exposure to lead

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

I think the most important characteristic is integrity. A candidate can provide their views on current policy issues, which is important, but we never know what new concerns and issues will arise during their term. For this reason, I believe that it is vitally important that candidates have a demonstrated pattern of acting with integrity. When I’m voting, I look for candidates who I believe will examine all sides of an issue, look at evidence and data, and consult experts in the field to make decisions with integrity.

What is your favorite book? Why?

I’m a big reader so this is an interesting question. I think my overall favorite would be The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver. I love the writing and the way she develops the characters. My favorite books are ones where I feel like I understand the characters and Kingsolver is a master at this type of writing. In this book, I really like the message she illustrates when she presents different characters responding to the same incident and how their individual responses take their lives in different directions. I also appreciate the way the story presents justice and the interconnections between people and events. This is one of those books that every time I read it, I get something new from it.

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Rachel Baker is a mom of three children, a pediatric nurse, a social worker, a court-appointed child advocate, and a nurse researcher. She earned a bachelor's degree and master's degree in social work from the University of Michigan. After working as a medical social worker, she returned to school to pursue a nursing career. She received a bachelor's degree in nursing and then a PhD in nursing from the University of Cincinnati. She currently works as a nursing researcher for a large healthcare system in Cincinnati and serves as an adjunct faculty member teaching research and biostatistics to nursing undergraduate and graduate students at University of Cincinnati, Mount St Joseph University, and Xavier University. She is an active volunteer in the community focused on improving lives for children and families.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Rachel has a dedicated history of serving families and children.Rachel believes that representatives should be serving the public and making decisions to make Ohio a place everyone can thrive.Rachel values honesty, integrity, collaboration, and transparency.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

- Public education

- Common sense gun safety laws

- Access to abortion and reproductive freedom

- Access to healthcare, with a particular emphasis on mental health resources

- Foster care and child welfare

- Fair wages