About Us
Jillian Baker
Jillian Baker
Transfer Success Specialist
jillianbaker@usf.edu
My name is Jillian Baker, and I am excited to help our amazing transfer students thrive at USF. I am originally from Texas, but I moved up north after high school and graduated from Northwestern University with my Bachelor鈥檚 Degree in Communication Studies.
After working in non-profit and various roles in education, I earned my Master鈥檚 Degree in Counselor Education from USF in 2014. I worked as a high school counselor for 11 years, where I grew my passion for helping students through some of life鈥檚 toughest challenges and then cheering them on in their successes. I started here in the Office of Transfer Student Success in Fall 2025, and I am currently working towards my Ph. D. in Higher Education Administration at USF. In between work and school, I love to watch sports with my husband and son and travel to new places!
I am excited to be a part of the USF and OTSS family. I know that transfer students often face unique challenges, but that they also have the skills and resilience needed to excel. I look forward to working alongside you and helping you discover those strengths!