Buck Baker, a seasoned Human Resources Director, has built a career around the philosophy that mistakes are as valuable as successes. This perspective allows him to guide business leaders toward tailored solutions for their unique challenges.
When Liliana Goncalvez first learned about the impactful work of Bpeace and their Women Forward program, focused on strengthening the leadership skills of Salvadoran businesswomen, she eagerly embraced the opportunity to become a mentor.
Buck Baker believes he has learned as much from the mistakes he has made during his career as a human resources director as he has from the things he got right. That’s why he can steer a Fast Runner’s business toward the best solutions for their particular situation. “In the HR space, I meet Fast Runners where they are, and that is a positive place.”
After leaving the corporate world in 2019, I craved a way to use my skills to make a positive impact beyond the bottom line. I knew I wanted to volunteer more, and a networking engagement led me to Bpeace, a nonprofit focused on creating jobs in crisis-affected areas and expanding the economic empowerment of women.
Lisa Bowers decided to join Bpeace after being inspired by friend and board member Liz Wald. Reflecting on her journey, Lisa shares that she had been reading Liz’s annual letters for a few years and was inspired by her stories of helping smaller businesses with various challenges.
Kristen Sumpter, owner of Red’s Beer Garden in Atlanta, GA, had traditional views about life after college. “I’m from Wilmington, North Carolina,” she says. “I grew up