Chelsea

About Chelsea Baker
Social Impact Founder | Facilitator | Strategist | Educator

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Chelsea Baker is a transformative leader in social impact, community ecosystems, engagement strategy, and cultural change. With over 20 years of experience, she has shaped initiatives across education, community development, social services, and the arts—helping organisations and individuals navigate complex change with a human-centred, innovative approach.

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Her work integrates strategic planning, trauma-informed practice, and creative engagement to design programs that strengthen community resilience, improve systems, and drive sustainable impact. Chelsea is known for blending evidence-based methodologies with the power of play, storytelling, and co-design, making her a sought-after consultant, facilitator, and speaker.

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A Story of Growth and Advocacy

Chelsea’s journey began on the serene beaches of the southern Gold Coast in the 1980s, where her family's stories of survival and resilience laid the foundation for her deep commitment to human rights and social justice. Growing up amidst the impacts of intergenerational trauma, Chelsea became a passionate advocate for those facing systemic disconnection and injustice. Her rich lived experiences—raising two mixed-race children as a single mother and advocating for her autistic sister—infuse her work with authenticity and cultural intelligence, making her a powerful voice for inclusive change.

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Chelsea’s approach is deeply personal and profoundly impactful. She believes in the inherent potential of all people and strives to build communities where every child feels loved, included, and empowered to thrive. From developing trauma-informed youth programs to co-designing social change initiatives, Chelsea’s approach is rooted in connection, accessibility, and empowerment. Her extensive work with First Nations communities, refugee and migrant networks, and diverse cultural groups allows her to bridge systemic gaps and facilitate inclusive, transformative change.

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The Power of Play & Innovation in Change

Chelsea champions play as a tool for disrupting conventional thinking, unlocking creativity, and fostering adaptive leadership. Whether supporting youth re-engagement, designing workplace learning initiatives, or guiding social enterprises, she helps teams embrace play-based methods to enhance problem-solving, resilience, and innovation.

Her expertise spans:
✔ Change Management & Strategy: Leading system-wide reforms and cultural transformation initiatives in government, not-for-profits, and social enterprises.
✔ Human-Centred Design & Innovation: Ensuring inclusive decision-making by co-designing solutions with lived-experience voices.
✔ Leadership, Wellbeing & Resilience: Empowering leaders and teams with practical strategies for navigating change and fostering positive cultures.
✔ Trauma-Informed & Strength-Based Consulting: Integrating mental health, social justice, and wellbeing strategies into education, workforce development, and community programs.

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Body Brain Learning (BBL) Program

Chelsea founded Body Brain Learning (BBL), a neuroscience-backed wellbeing program that enhances mental health, self-regulation, and cognitive resilience. Originally delivered across 30+ schools and 5,000+ students, BBL is now digitally accessible, providing practical tools for educators, parents, and youth workers to support brain health, emotional intelligence, and learning success.

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Rewilding Circles: Deep Connection & Healing

Through ReWilding Circles, Chelsea facilitates nature-based wisdom and embodied learning experiences. These immersive gatherings incorporate storytelling, somatic awareness, and reflective practices to support personal healing, leadership development, and reconnection with the natural world.

She believes that rewilding is about reclaiming our innate wisdom, not just returning to nature. Whether through women’s circles, professional retreats, or community workshops, Chelsea creates transformative spaces where participants reconnect with their intuition and collective purpose.

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Speaking & Facilitation

A dynamic, story-driven speaker, Chelsea brings warmth, depth, and interactive engagement to every event. She translates complex ideas into relatable, actionable insights, blending neuroscience, creativity, and social impact strategies to inspire change.

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Her sessions go beyond inspiration—they equip participants with practical tools to implement lasting transformation in their work and lives.

 

Popular Keynotes & Workshops:

• The Transformative Power of Play: How play-based strategies drive innovation and resilience.

• Building Resilient Teams Through Human-Centred Design: Creating inclusive, trauma-informed workplaces.

• Body Brain Connections & Coherence: Why nervous system health matters for leadership and decision-making.

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Credentials & Training

Chelsea’s extensive academic and professional training underpins her expertise in social impact, leadership, and education:

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• Graduate Certificate in Development Planning – University of Queensland

• Bachelor of Political Science and International Relations – University of Queensland

• Diploma of Community Services Work – TAFE

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

• Certificate IV in Business Management

• IAP2 Certificate in Public Engagement 

 

Specialised Training:

• Educational Kinesiology (500 hrs)

• Level 2 Yoga Teacher Training (350 hrs)

• Big Picture Education Foundational Teacher Training

• Trauma-Informed Yoga (60 hrs)

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