Courtney Baker is a trusted advisor and skilled strategist who has served three Louisiana governors, the state's chamber of commerce and clients ranging from members of congress to state legislative leaders, private business entities, nonprofit organizations and more. Drawing upon her keen insight, decades of experience and valued relationships with Louisiana's business leaders and within the halls of government at every level, Courtney specializes in developing strategies to meet clients' goals and implementing the support services necessary to produce results. Whether it's opening the right doors, actively lobbying legislation or fundraising to further a candidate or cause, Courtney's talents and high-level network of associates offer the tailored advantage clients need.
15-20 years
Courtney serves on the boards of directors for Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University and Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. She is a Commissioner on the Louisiana River Pilotage Fee Commission, and a past member of the Reentry Advisory Council. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Southern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Courtney launched Courtney Baker & Associates in 2021, consulting with private clients after 15 years in the government relations field. She is a former policy director and development director for the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry, where she successfully lobbied for legislation aimed at improving the state's business climate and coordinated campaign and fundraising events for candidates endorsed by the organization's Political Action Committees, leveraging relationships with donors and a network of advocates. Prior to joining LABI, she served in the Jindal Administration as Legislative Liaison for the Department of Children and Family Services, after working for both Governors Kathleen Blanco and Mike Foster.
225-344-1177
218 LAUREL STREET, BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA, 70801,
Subjects: Agencies/Regulations, Alcohol, Appropriations/Budgets, Business/Commerce, Cannabis/Drug Legalization, City/County Government, Education, Energy/Utilities, Environment/Recycling, Food/Restaurants, Gaming, Health Care, Housing/Real Estate/Development/Construction, Medicare/Medicaid, Non-Profit, Pharmaceuticals, Professional/Vocational Licensing, Science/Technology, Taxes, Telecommunications, Tobacco, Tourism/Hospitality, Transportation/Vehicles
0-5 years
Boys and Girls Club of Louisiana - Board Member
Gretna Economic Development Association - Past President
Gretna Heritage Festival - Past Board Member
Westbank Coastal Conservation Association - Board Member
Westbank Ducks Unlimited Chapter - Board Member
Bachelors Club of New Orleans - Member
Senator Danny Martiny Campaign - Campaign Management Team
Elton Lagasse for Parish President - Campaign Manager
Mark Morgan for School Board - Campaign Manager
Sheriff Joseph Lopinto - Westbank Campaign ManagerLouisiana
Video Gaming Association - Associate Member
Senator David Heitmeier - Former Intern
Senate President John Alario - Former Aide
Jefferson Parish Council - Former Intern
Loyola University Institute of Politics - Graduate
Association of Louisiana Lobbyists - Member
225-802-5103
109 WOODLAWN DRIVE, CROWLEY, LOUISIANA, 70526,
337-780-1915
414-C MERMENTAU RD, YOUNGSVILLE, LOUISIANA, 70592,
