About

Katelyn Sides Baker is a passionate leader in program development and community engagement. As the Alumni, Focus & Spark Program Director at Leadership Greater Huntsville, Katelyn excels in creating transformative experiences that inspire professional growth and strengthen community ties. She is the visionary behind a program designed to retain college students by introducing them to the vibrant opportunities within the Huntsville area, a testament to her innovative approach to leadership and talent retention. Katelyn moved to Huntsville in 2014 after graduating from Auburn University with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations. Her first role was with Downtown Huntsville, Inc., which is when she fell in love with the Rocket City. 

She was first introduced to Leadership Greater Huntsville in 2016 after completing the Connect program. In her spare time, Katelyn enjoys traveling around the world with her husband, Mark, spending time with their two children, Lachlan and Lairryn, or going for a run outdoors.