My Spark
Kate Baker, Strategic Advisor
My story begins in a rural town of fewer than 600 people in southeastern Colorado - a place that continues to influence who I am today. That small-town upbringing shaped my belief in the power of community, instilled a strong work ethic, fostered a deep sense of loyalty, and curiosity for the stories that connect us all.
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At my core, I’m a connector - someone who loves bringing people and ideas together. I draw inspiration from the energy of community, meaningful conversation, and the simple joys of family, friends, food, music, and travel.

My Experience

Connecting Vision, People, & Performance
I bring more than two decades of experience in corporate marketing, communications, and business development - including leadership roles with regional development and construction companies, a national commercial real estate firm, and Colorado State University.
My career has spanned a wide range of disciplines: brand strategy, marketing and client development, strategic planning, executive leadership, internal communications, and community and nonprofit engagement. This diversity of experience has shaped a holistic understanding of how marketing connects vision, people, and performance.
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Before founding NorthSpark, I most recently served as Chief Marketing & Business Development Officer for Brinkman Construction.
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Throughout my career, one theme has remained constant: great teams make great companies. The colleagues, partners, and clients I’ve worked alongside have inspired my belief in collaboration, clarity, and positive leadership - values that continue to guide my work today.
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I hold a master’s degree in Advertising Management from the University of Denver and a bachelor’s degree in Communication, with a minor in History, from Colorado State University.
My Community
Creating Impact Through Collective Purpose
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NoCo Changemakers Cohort | NoCo Foundation
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Impact Committee Member | NoCo Foundation
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Advisory Board Member | Everitt Real Estate Center | CSU College of Business
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Executive Committee | Hard Hats for Habitat | Fort Collins Habitat for Humanity
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Member | WomenGive
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Member | Respite Care Giving Society
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Board of Directors | Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce
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Executive Committee Member | Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation
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Moving Fort Collins Forward! Team Chair | Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce
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Chairperson for Northern Colorado Regional Board and Board Member | Book Trust
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Vice President of Community Programs and Member | Junior League of Fort Collins
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Graduate | Leadership Northern Colorado
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Steering Committee Member | Leadership Fort Collins
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Graduate | Leadership Fort Collins




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