Education

• Touro University of California
  Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine - Class of 2018
  Master of Public Health (MPH Research Thesis in-progress)

  Emphasis in Community Health
• University of Denver
  Master of Arts, 2003: Chemistry & Biochemistry
  Emphasis in Biophysics
• Metropolitan State College
  Bachelors of Science, 2000: Chemistry
  Minor: Biology
• Community College of Aurora
  Associate of Science, 1998: Biology Emphasis

Employment

• Whatadoula (2009-Present)
  Founder & Executive Director, San Francisco Bay Area
• Southwestern Women’s Options (2017)
  Medical Students for Choice Extern
• Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital/UCSF (2014)
• Medical Students for Choice Extern (2014) 
• Touro University of California (2013-2015)
  Pregnancy Partners Teaching Assistant – Primary Care Department (Spring 2014, Spring 2015)
  Health Policy & Management Teaching Assistant – Public Health Dept (Summer 2013)
  Epidemiology Teaching Assistant – Public Health Dept. (Spring 2013)
• Birth Options Foundation (2010-2013) 

  Founder & Executive Director
• Alameda County Medical Center (2012-2013)
  Master of Public Health Intern, Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative
• San Francisco General Hospital Doula Volunteers (2010-2012)
  Webmaster, Communications Committee Chair & Doula
• Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations (2007-2010)
  Systems Analyst
• St. Baldrick’s Foundation (2007-2009) – concurrent un-paid position
  Volunteer Event Organizer, Children’s Hospital Oakland & Bay Street Emeryville Events
• Nanomix, Inc. (2007)
  Associate Scientist, Product Development
• Dominican University of California (2006-2007)
  Teaching/Research Laboratory Manager
  Department of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
• Medrio: Research Logistics, Inc. (2006) – concurrent position
  Quality Assurance/Training Consultant
• University of Colorado Hospital (2002 – 2006)
  Care Team Assistant III - ACES Float Pool
• National American University (2005) – concurrent position
  Associate Faculty – College Algebra
• Private Tutor (2001 - 2005) – concurrent position
  Personal Science Tutor
• University of Denver (2001 - 2002)
  Graduate Teaching Assistant - Dept. of Chemistry & Biochemistry
• University of Kansas (2000 - 2001)
  Graduate Teaching Assistant - Dept. of Chemistry

Publications & Talks

• Baracker, L.A.; “Doulas, Birth Planning and Rebozos.” Touro University. MS1 Pregnancy Partners Elective Invited Speaker. April 2016, February 2017. 
• Baracker, L.A.; “Manual Vacuum Aspiration Lecture & Papaya Workshop.” Touro University. Medical Students for Choice Guest Lecturer. November 2015.
• Baracker, L.A.; Baracker, G.; Carlson, J.; Wecks, B.; and Wecks, C. “Pediatric Brain Tumors: A Parents Perspective.” Touro University. MS1 Clinical Integration Speaker Series Invited Speaker. May 2013, October 2013, November 2014.
• Baracker, L.A. “Conscientious Objection in the Provision of Abortion.” SFGH-MSFC Extern Presentation. Retrieved December 17, 2016 from: https://prezi.com/uxnzrtlm09jc/contentious-objection/ July 2014.
• Baracker, L.A. “Doulas and Doctors.” Touro Women’s Health Club Invited Speaker. October 2012.
• Baracker, L.A. and Dunlap F. “Disparities in Home Birth: The Status of Home Birth in the US.” Whatadoula.com. Retrieved March 11, 2013 from http://www.whatadoula.com/blog/blog/disparitiesinhomebirth. January 2012.
• Baracker, L.A., Stevens L. and Steuble L. “Don’t Eat the Fish.” Touro University MPH Environmental Health Project. Retrieved Dec 17, 2016 from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91bt8y4fSYU. July 2011.  
• Baracker, L.A., Lee, B.J.M., and Walters, C.S. Whatadoula Website, http://www.whatadoula.com. December 2009-2017. 
• Efross, M.R.; Baracker, L.A.; Carpenter, H; Rapoport, A.; and Weinberger, D. San Francisco General Hospital Doula Volunteers Website, http://www.sfghdoulas.org. November 2010-November 2012.
• Baracker, L.A.; Bahnson, A.; and Lee, B.J.M. Doulas of the East Bay Website, http://www.eastbaydoulas.org. December 2010-August 2012. 
• Christian, J. and Baracker, L.A. Sage Femme Midwifery Services, Inc. Website, http://www.sagefemme.net (http://www.cypressavesf.org). July 2010-December 2011. 
• Baracker, L.A. “In Gratitude: My Experience with Childhood Cancer.“ Children’s Hospital Foundation Legacy Celebration Invited Speaker. Lafayette, CA. October 2008. 
• Baracker, L.A. In Their Own Words: Lisa Baracker. Children’s HandPrints: A Children’s Hospital and Research Center Publication. Spring 2008. 
• Baracker, L.A. Front Cover Photo Credit: “Ninety-Seventh Annual Report of the State Bank Commissioner.” State of Colorado (Division of Banking).  http://www.dora.state.co.us/banking/aboutdivision/2006annualreport.pdf.  December 2006. 
• Mentzer, P.; Baracker, L.A.; Spain, D.D.; Akolo, R.; et al. Department of Natural Sciences Webpages, Dominican University of California. http://www.dominican.edu/academics/artssciences/natbehealth/sciencemath.1.html. March 2006-2007. 
• Baracker, L.A.; Dailey, P.S.; and Taenzer, D. Challenge School Service Hours Tracking System Website, Challenge School.  http://www.davetaenzer.com/misc/challenge/family/login.cfm. August 2004-2006. 
• Stedman, D.H.; Bishop, G.A.; Williams, M.J.; Williams, C.P.; and Agee, L.D.(Baracker, LA.) “A New, On-Road, Continuously Operating, Emissions Remote Sensor” (Abstract). Air & Waste Management Association 96th Annual Conference & Exhibition. San Diego, CA. June 2003. 
• Agee, L.D. (Baracker, L.A.) Master’s Seminar: “Remote Sensors: How Well Do They Measure Smoking Vehicles?” University of Denver (Dept. of Chem. & Biochem.). Host - Donald Stedman. August 2002.
• Agee, L.D. (Baracker, L.A.) and Bishop, G.A. Smart Sign Web Site, University of Denver. http://www.sign.du.edu. August 2002.

Training & Affiliations

• Student Member, American Congress of Obstetricians & Gynecologists, 2015‐2017
• Member, Association of Reproductive Health Professionals, 2014‐2017
• Member, Alameda County Breastfeeding Coalition, 2012‐2017
• Member, American Public Health Association,2011‐2017
• Touro University of California OB-GYN Club, Member, 2012-2017, President 2014-2015
• Medical Students for Choice Club, TUCOM Board Member, 2012-2014
• American Medical Association, Member, 2012-2017
• California Medical Association, Member 2012-2017
• Student American Academy of Osteopathy, Member, 2012-2017
• California Public Health Association-North, Member, 2011-2017
• BLS, Infant, Child, and Adult CPR certification, 2012-2017
• Manual Vacuum Aspiration Workshop, 2013
• CMA Legislative Leadership Conference, 2013
• Center for Health Leadership Innovative Leader Speaker's Series, 2013
• UCSF Contraception: Choices, Culture and Consequences, Certification, 2013
• Using the Robozo Workshop, 2013
• Bone, Sinew, and Spirit - Chinese Medicine For Before, During and After Birth, Certification, 2013
• Enhancing Quality of Perinatal Care for LGBTQ Patients, 2012
• AAP/AHA Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification, Provider Level, 2011-2013
• DONA Birth Doula, CD(DONA) 2009-2013
• Bay Area Birth Association, Member, 2010-2013
• Birthways, Member 2010-2013
• WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Training - A More Excellent Way (MEW), 2012
• DONA International, Member, 2009-2013
• East Bay Doula Group, Moderator, 2010-2012
• Practice Fusion Connect, Participant, 2011
• Comprehensive Care for Perinatal Depression Conference, 2011
• Women's Health & Health Care Reform Implementation Conference, 2011
• Heart & Hands Advanced Midwifery Intensive, 2011
• Heart & Hands Midwifery Intensive, 2010
• Good Birth Keeper Training, 2010-2011
• Birth Doula Basics II – Natural Birth Institute, 2010
• Chick-Fil-A Leadercast, Participant, 2010
• Birth Doula Basics I – Natural Birth Institute, 2010
• DONA Birth Doula Training – Open Heart Doula Training, 2009
• Lab Safety Institute, Member, 2006-2013
• Functional Leadership Certificate, 2004

Honors, Awards & Volunteering

Research Experience

• University of Denver (2001 - 2002)
  Remote Sensing of Automobile Emissions
  • Laboratory of  Donald Stedman, Ph.D.
• Ohio State University (2001)
  a-Lactalbumin Protein Synthesis, Purification and Mutagenesis
  • Laboratory of Charles Brooks, Ph.D.  
• University of Kansas (2000 - 2001)
  Ion Selective Potassium Optical Sensors
  • Laboratory of Robert Dunn, Ph.D.  
• Chef America, Inc. (Jun 2000 - 2000)
  Research & Development Technician
  • Investigating Food Scientist: Seth Cox