Dr. Ixchel Baker-Tate is a Principal Consultant in the Higher Education space with a leading software provider headquartered in Reston, VA. She partners with colleges and universities across the country to implement cloud-based (SaaS) financial aid solutions, bringing over 25 years of deep expertise in federal and state financial aid compliance, operations, and technology. Throughout her career, she has helped institutions optimize their systems and processes—earning a reputation as a national expert in "fixing" financial aid offices to become more student-centered, compliant, and efficient
Before transitioning to consulting, Dr. Baker-Tate held leadership roles at several Washington, D.C.–area institutions, including Howard University, The George Washington University, and the University of Maryland Global Campus. She earned her undergraduate degree in Public Policy from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and holds both an MBA and a Doctorate in Management from University of Maryland Global Campus.
Originally from North Carolina, Dr. Baker-Tate now resides in Severn, MD with her husband, two teenage daughters, and her mother. Both daughters were born at Anne Arundel Medical Center, deepening her commitment to issues surrounding women’s reproductive health and access—particularly as both children are the result of IVF. She is an advocate for expanded access to fertility services, especially for women navigating medical and socioeconomic barriers to motherhood.
An active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, Dr. Baker-Tate is deeply committed to service. She devotes much of her time to working with women and children who have experienced trauma, addiction, or systemic barriers to education. She also volunteers extensively in her community, supporting programs that help families navigate the financial aid process and gain equitable access to higher education.
Dr. Baker-Tate looks forward to continuing her advocacy for women’s issues—particularly those related to reproductive justice, education access, and trauma-informed community care—while lending her expertise to efforts that uplift and empower families across Anne Arundel County.