Karen Baker-Sonier, MBA

Director of Operations, Vecino Health Centers

Karen Baker-Sonier is a dedicated professional who joined Vecino Health Centers in 2012 as Operations Manager and assumed the role of Director of Operations in 2014. With a strong focus on maximizing patient flow and ensuring the delivery of quality services at all levels of the organization, she brings a wealth of experience in healthcare administration spanning over twenty years. Notably, she has a decade of front-end operations expertise, further enhancing her ability to drive operational excellence.

Education – In 2011, Ms. Baker-Sonier earned her Master of Business Administration degree from Belhaven University. She also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Prairie View A&M University, which she attained in 1986.

Background – Before joining Vecino, Ms. Baker-Sonier served in various leadership roles at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. She is an active member of both Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and Top Ladies of Distinction. She previously served as PTO board president for Harmony School of Ingenuity and on the school’s Biomedical Advisory Board.