Baker, Hensley to receive OSU American Indian Alumni honor

Baker, Hensley to receive OSU American Indian Alumni honor

The Oklahoma State University American Indian Alumni Society honors Bob Baker and Jacque Secondine Hensley with its Distinguished Alumni Award.

From Oklahoma State University’s News Release:

Baker is a member of the Cherokee Nation and graduated from OSU in 1983 with a degree in psychology. He then earned a master’s degree in public health and administration at the University of Oklahoma. Baker has more than 30 years of experience as a health care professional and administrator. Today, he is the chairman and CEO of 24 Our Care, a Native American-owned health care business based in Tulsa that provides remote services to chronically ill patients throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Baker is the current president of the OSU American Indian Alumni Society and is also a board member of the American Indian Chamber of Commerce.

Hensley, a member of the Kaw and Cherokee nations, earned a bachelor’s degree in education from OSU and then earned a master’s degree in counseling psychology from the University of Tulsa. She currently serves as the director of American Indians in Medicine and Science where she cultivates and supports partners with Oklahoma’s federally recognized tribes to promote STEM and health care initiatives for their citizens. Prior to her current employment, Hensley was the first Native American liaison for an Oklahoma governor, appointed by Gov. Mary Fallin in July 2012. Most recently, in May 2016, Hensley was elected as the chairwoman of Kaw Nation and served in that role until May 2018.

On Sunday, April 10, a reception will be held from 3-4:30 p.m. at the ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center. Tickets are $15 per person and may be purchased online at ORANGECONNECTION.org/aiasdar.