Tiffany is the founder of The Empowerment Center, a non-profit resilience-building organization in Temecula, CA. Drawing upon her lived experience as a foster youth along with her professional experience in effective systems change, Tiffany is a skilled and highly sought-after consultant and convener for her work with legislative bodies on behalf of low-income families and youth populations who are considered at-risk. Her leadership has been instrumental in the areas of advocacy, board governance and training around the federally funded Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) and the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). In her roles as County Commissioner and Board Chair, Tiffany ensures maximum feasible participation in the administration of grant funding on the state and county level. She ensures funds are allocated to alleviate the causes and conditions of poverty in the lives of families impacted most.
Tiffany has developed several award-winning programs and her work has received recognition from city, county and state-elected officials, peers and colleagues. Tiffany’s goal is to be the change she once needed and wants to see in the child welfare system.
Tiffany brings passion and expertise to government agencies and community-based organizations as a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach and a certified trainer and facilitator in Bridges Out of Poverty, Getting Ahead While Getting Out, and the Five Dysfunctions of a Team. For Professional Development services, including Strengths Coaching, speaking, consulting, and training, contact Tiffany to learn about a package unique to your agencies’ specific goals and needs.
“Tiffany exudes a level of expertise needed for at-risk youth. She reaches children from all types of diverse backgrounds and experiences, by reaching across gender, race, and cultural barriers and speaking directly to the heart.”
“Ms. Baker provides strong leadership and consistently demonstrates fidelity to proper governance, the organization’s mission, and the community we intend to serve.”
“I know Ms. Baker as a person of integrity who ensures that each person on a commission and in programs sponsored by that commission has an opportunity to be heard, to be valued, and to be included.”
“Tiffany brings her life-long experiences of interacting with people from diverse backgrounds to bridge the social and cultural divisions among residents and forge a more cohesive city.”
“She is a community leader with a passion for unity and a talent for bridging the gap between various organizations and government agencies.”
