Baker named to development position at VCU's Massey Cancer Center

By Erin Lucero and Serena Barry

RICHMOND, Va. – Maureen J. Baker has been named director of development and external relations at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Massey Cancer Center.

Baker was previously president and chief executive officer of the Hospital Hospitality House Inc. She was responsible for the administration and operation – including fund-raising, marketing and public relations – of the 242-bed facility that serves patients and families of patients receiving care at local hospitals, including VCU’s Medical College of Virginia Hospitals.

Baker currently serves on the board of directors of the Christian Children’s Fund and is a member of the Virginia Association of Fund Raising Executives. She also serves on Verizon Communications’ Customer Advisory Board.

The Massey Cancer Center is the focal point for basic and clinical research, education, and cancer health delivery activities at VCU. It was designated as a clinical cancer center by the National Cancer Institute in 1975.