Janica Ley Baker, AIA

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Janica Ley Baker, AIA, works to amplify historically quieted voices through innovations in community health-based design and her volunteer and mentoring efforts.
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Janica Ley Baker, Associate Principal at NAC, has become an expert in educational, civic and behavioral health work. She is the current Board President of the AAa/e Foundation and Board Member of the AAa/e.
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