Department of Biochemistry

Natasha Baker

tijana ivanovicDepartment Administrator, Biochemistry

 

Natasha Baker is the incredible Department Administrator for the Biochemistry department, a true pleasure to work with and an invaluable asset to the team.
Located in the Rosenstiel-Kosow Connector, MS009 (Room 3-RK02), Natasha expertly manages the day-to-day administrative, business, and financial operations. Her dedication ensures the department runs smoothly and efficiently.
She can be reached at 781-736-2301 or via email at natashabaker@brandeis.edu.

Selected Publications

  • Natasha Baker's Greatest Hits (Academic Edition)
    • "The Synergy Scrolls: Maximizing Departmental Mojo Without Breaking a Sweat (Much)"
      • Published in: The Journal of Higher-Ed Shenanigans, 2024
      • A deep dive into how to keep all the plates spinning (admin, biz, finance) while ensuring everyone still wants to come to work on Monday. It’s operational magic!
    • "The Proactive Pivot: Dodging Crises Before They Even Exist—A Brandeis Tale"
      • This tell-all explores Natasha’s unique ability to predict and neutralise administrative bottlenecks using nothing but pure intuition and clever strategy.
    • "Show Me the Money (Responsibly): A Non-Profit's Guide to Financial Wizardry"
      • White Paper, The Baker Institute for Awesome Management, 2022
      • A must-read handbook for anyone who thought budgeting was boring. Spoiler alert: It involves making the numbers dance.
    • "Departmental Diplomacy: How to Make Everyone Play Nice in the Academic Sandbox"
      • Published in: Proceedings of the Annual Conference of Very Important People, 2021
      • Natasha shares her secrets for fostering positive vibes and getting different faculties to actually talk to each other without needing a mediator or a very strong cup of coffee.