Essie Baker

Background

Baker, Essie was born on April 22, 1948 in Columbus, Georgia, United States. Daughter of Jesse L. Baker and Bessie Holloman.

Education

Bachelor in English, Brooklyn College, 1972.

Career

Assistant editor, Random House, New York City, 1969-1973; managing editor, Encore Magazine, New York City, 1974-1975; senior editor, Essence, New York City, 1978; free-lance editor, Harper and Row, New York City, since 1978; free-lance editor, McGraw-Hill, New York City, since 1980; free-lance editor, New York Board Education, New York City, since 1987; report supervisor communications department, Peat Marwick Main and Company (formerly KMA Main Hurdman), New York City, since 1984. Independent contractor, New York City and Columbus, since 1975.

Achievements

• Essie Baker has been listed as a noteworthy Editor, communications specialist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Editorial Freelancers Association (volunteer since 1987), The Executive Female.

Interests

• Reading, writing.

Connections

Father:

Jesse L. Baker Holloman

Mother:

Bessie Holloman