Shawn Baker is a dedicated Community Health Worker with UNC Psychiatry in Raleigh, North Carolina, where he supports individuals navigating mental health recovery, reentry, and reintegration. Drawing on lived experience and professional training, Shawn bridges the gap between behavioral health systems and the communities they serve.

He is a certified Recovery Coach, Peer Support Specialist, and WRAP Facilitator, with credentials from the Recovery Communities of North Carolina, the Copeland Center, and the Transitions Clinic Network. Shawn’s work emphasizes trauma-informed care, relapse prevention, and holistic approaches to wellness.

Before entering the behavioral health field, Shawn built a successful career as an entrepreneur and team leader, developing strong communication, leadership, and mentorship skills that now inform his approach to recovery support. Passionate about empowering others, Shawn uses his platform to advocate for community connection, restorative healing, and the power of second chances.