Stevie Baker-Watson

Stevie supervises a staff of over 50 in a comprehensive NCAA Division III athletics program, supporting 600 student-athletes in 23 sports. In her current role, Baker-Watson manages student health care on campus through DePauw Health, a collaborative relationship between DePauw University and Hendricks Regional Health.

Baker-Watson played a significant role in the development of the Athletics and Recreation Facilities Master Plan and in 2014, DePauw completed Phase I of the Plan, totaling close to $30 million in improvements to the Lilly Center and the Athletics Campus, which included the revitalization of Blackstock Stadium and the addition of the Welch Fitness Center and Reavis Stadium. She also spearheaded a rebranding initiative of the athletics department, energized the department with both her hiring practices and comprehensive staff development programs, and successfully launched the Tiger Club, a fundraising affinity group for athletics.

Prior to DePauw University, Stevie served as the Assistant Athletics Director/SWA at North Central College, Head Athletic Trainer/SWA/Instructor of Physical Education at Aurora University, and Head Women’s Athletic Trainer at St. Xavier University.

Stevie is currently a member of the NCAA Division III Management Council, Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects Committee, and Subcommittee for Legislative Relief, in addition to serving as an Executive Board member for NADiiiAA. She is currently working with the RISE Foundation and facilitating conversations with DePauw student-athletes regarding race, privilege, and sport.