Connie Baker inspires people to thrive with grace and ease regardless of their circumstances. She learned about resilience when she desperately needed it in 2011 and began exploring tools and techniques to begin self-regulating her response to the stress in her life. Then, 6 years later, when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, she knew she was equipped to navigate the uncertainty ahead, which led her to write her book, Stay On: Build Resilience and Thrive While Facing Cancer. 

Connie has been involved in healthcare for decades. After graduate school, she became a child life specialist, working with pediatric patients and their families. During that time, she co-created a pain assessment tool that is used around the world, the Wong-Baker FACES® Pain Rating Scale. She is the executive director of the Wong-Baker FACES Foundation as well as an encourager to people experiencing life challenges. And today, many people are.

Certifications and Education

Licensed HeartMath® Provider, HeartMath 2011

HeartMath Mentor, HeartMath 2016

Certified Healing Touch Practitioner, Healing Beyond Borders 2016

Conscious Dying Coach, Conscious Dying Institute 2020

Bachelor of science degree in Child Development from the University of Oklahoma.

Master’s degree in Family Relations and Child Development, specializing in hospitalized children, Oklahoma State University.

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