Director, Maui Economic Development Board, 2003-present

Senator, Hawaii State Senate, District 6, 2002-2022

Candidate, Hawaii State Senate, District 6, 2018

Delegate/Committee Chair, Hawaii State Democratic Convention, 1986-2004

Delegate/Alternate Delegate, Democratic National Convention, 1984, 1992, 1996, 2000

Senator, Hawaii State Senate, District 4, 1993-1998

Senate Majority Leader, Hawaii State Senate, 1993, 1995-1996

Representative, Hawaii State House of Representatives, 1988-1993

Majority Leader, Hawaii State House of Representatives, 1992-1993

Former Chair, Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health Committee, Hawaii State Senate

Former Legislator Chair, Committee on Legislative Effectiveness, Assembly on State

Former Member, Domestic Violence Task Force, West Maui

Former Member, Economic Development, Environment and Technology Committee, Hawaii State Senate

Former Member, Government Operations Committee, Hawaii State Senate

Former Member, Joint Legislative Task Force on Long Term Care

Former Co-Chair, SCR 117 Task Force

Former Chair, Ways and Means Committee, Hawaii State Senate, 2006-2008

Economic Development Coordinator, County of Maui, 1999-2002

Business Consultant, 1987-1988

Legislative Aide, Representative Karen Horita, 1987

Small Business Owner, Wayfarer and Rosalyn's, 1981-1987

Assistant Director of Government Relations, National Education Association, 1969-1980

Lobbyist, National Education Association, 1969-1980

Graduate Instructor, University of Louisiana Lafayette, 1968-1969

Member, Lahaina Sunrise Rotary Club, 2004-present

Chair, Hawaii Pacific Board of Directors, American Cancer Society, present

Member, United Methodist Church, Lahaina, present

Member, Advisory Committee, Family Community Leadership

Former Volunteer, Community Work Day

Former Member, Kihei Community Association

Former Vocational Chair, Lahaina Sunrise Rotary Club

Former Member, Lahaina Town Action Committee

Director, Maui Economic Development Board

Vice-Chair, Maui Service Area Board on Mental Health and Substance Abuse

Former Ex-Officio Board Member, Maui Visitors Bureau

Former Volunteer, Programs Supporting Victims of Domestic Violence and Abuse

Former Legislative Chair, Soroptimist International, West Maui

Member, West Maui Taxpayers Association

Board member, Hawaii Pacific Board of Directors, American Cancer Society, 2003-2015

Secretary, High Plains Board of Directors, American Cancer Society, 2013-2014

Co-Chair, Maui Children and Youth Day, 2007-2014

Director, Maui Economic Development Board, 2003-2014

Member, West Maui Task Force, Women Helping Women, 2006-2014

Member, Soroptimist International of West Maui, 1986-2009

President, Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunrise, 2007-2008

Board Member, Akaku Community Television, 1999-2002

President, American Cancer Society, Maui County, Moloka'i, Lana'i Unit, 1997-2001

Mentor, Pacific Century Scholars, 1998-1999

Chair/Vice Chair, Assembly on State Issues, National Conference of State Legislators, 1997-1998

Co-Chair, National Order of Women Legislators, 1997

Executive Committee, Maui County Democratic Party, 1986-1988

Board Member/Director, Maui Youth and Family Services, 1986-1988

Chair, National Youth Franchise Coalition, 1970

Awards:

Makua Makai Award, Cancer Research Center, 2008; Appreciation Award, School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene, 2008; "Friend of Nursing" Award, Honor Society of Nurses, 2009; Legislator of the Year, School of Nursing, 2009; Shining Light Award, Hawai'i Alliance for Retired American and Kokua Council, 2010; Safe Kids Hawaii Champion Award, Keiki Injury Prevention Coalition, 2010; Legislative Partner Award, 2010; National Distinguished Advocacy Award, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, 2011; Exemplary Comprehensive Cancer Control, LeadershipElected Official Award, 2011; Faith in Democracy Award, 2011; Nurse Champion Award, 2011; Bette Takahashi Service Award, Planned Parenthood of Hawaii, 2012; Outstanding Elected Leader, Coalition for Tobacco Free Hawaii, 2012; Kahu Malama Award, Gregory House Programs, 2012; Women Helping Women Angel Award, 2014; Patsy T. Mink Award, Patsy T. Mink. Political Action Committee, 2014; State Award for Excellence, American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 2014; Health Hero, Hawaii COPD Coalition, 2015; Plaque of Appreciation, Lahaina Complex After School Tutoring Program, 2015; State Senator of the Year, Healthcare Association of Hawaii, 2015; Legislator of the Year, Hawaii Farm Bureau, 2015; Clydesdale Award, Anheuser-Busch Sales of Hawaii, 2015; Advocacy Award, Hawaii Academy of Family Physicians, 2016; Legislator of the Year, National Association of Social Workers, Hawaii Chapter, 2016; Legislator of the Year, Hawaii Dental Hygienists Association, 2017; Mike Lyons' Award, Hawaii Farm Bureau, 2017; Lung Force Champion Award, American Lung Association in Hawaii, 2017; State Senator of the Year, Healthcare Association of Hawaii, 2017

Outstanding Leadership by an Elected official in cancer control, C-Change, 2007.

Priority Issues:

Roz has been a long-time advocate for issues that affect the quality of life for the average person including:

* Access to health care
* Quality public education
* Equity in the workplace
* Equal rights for all

She also has special interest in community issues such as:

* Prevention of domestic violence and sex assault
* Care for elders
* Sustainable economic development focusing on green industries
* Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) careers including renewable energy
* Preservation of Hawai'i's natural resources and host culture

For more on Sen. Baker's recent legislative accomplishments, see:

* Fighting for distressed homeowners
* Advancing health policies
* Protecting the consumer