Kimberly A. Baker, Ph.D., R.D., L.D., is the Food Systems and Safety Program Team Director and an Associate Extension Specialist with the Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service. She holds a Ph.D. in Food Technology from Clemson University and brings a unique blend of expertise as a registered and licensed dietitian and a trained chef. Since joining Clemson Extension in 2007 as a Food Safety and Nutrition Agent in Greenville County, Dr. Baker has established herself as a respected leader in food safety education. She is a certified Seafood HACCP Trainer and Instructor, a Lead Instructor for Food Safety Preventive Controls (both Human and Animal Food), a certified Produce Safety Alliance Lead Trainer, and a ServSafe® Instructor/Proctor. Dr. Baker is deeply committed to empowering individuals and communities through education. She uses her broad knowledge and practical experience to teach home food preservation, advance consumer food safety practices, and guide food entrepreneurs in building safe and successful businesses.
