& Highlights

The 2025 Sports Power Brunch will honor trailblazing women in sports, including Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes, for their groundbreaking contributions and leadership during Super Bowl week in New Orleans.

Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes' leadership and media partnerships have been the catalyst for the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference's new in-house media team and network.

From football to basketball, and from the boardroom to the field—these women are redefining the rules and inspiring us all with their determination, vision & leadership. They’re not just breaking barriers; they’re building a new legacy for future generations.

Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes, a transformative leader at Dillard University, now steps into a trailblazing role to create nationwide opportunities through sports for future generations.

The Dillard University athletic director knows the pressure of being the “first” or “only” in her position, which is why she wants to elevate those coming up behind her.

Baker is honored as Under Armour Athletic Director of the Year for her unwavering commitment to excellence and leadership in athletics.

Diverse presents 25 women making a difference in the world of academe. This feature celebrates their contributions & dedication to advancing education and inspiring future generations.

Local students joined Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes, Swin Cash, and female Pelicans staff at a SYWACIA event, introducing girls to careers in sports.

College sports executive and University of New Orleans alumna Kiki Baker Barnes will serve as the principal speaker at the University’s spring 2024 commencement ceremony.

Barnes is the first Black female commissioner in conference history and the first in the history of the National Intercollegiate Athletic Association (NAIA).

NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Kiki Baker Barnes about Simone Biles return to professional competitive gymnastics following a mental health break.

Leading a new era of growth, Dr. Barnes is expanding membership and enhancing student-athlete experiences, including NIL support, while breaking barriers and empowering future generations in collegiate sports.

Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes empowers programs nationwide through strategic consulting, mentorship, and a commitment to building future women leaders in athletics.

Starting this summer, the conference will expand to 13 schools – all HBCUs – located in eight states & one U.S. territory. 

Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes shares her vision for creating a lasting impact through So You Want A Career in Athletics, a sports leadership academy for young women of color.

Celebrating 50 years of Title IX, Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes reflects on expanded opportunities for women in sports and the need for continued commitment to equality.

The NAIA Athletics Directors Association has selected Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes, director of athletics at Dillard University to serve as President for the 2019-20 membership year.

To mark National Girls and Women in Sports Day, Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes launches two virtual SYWACIA programs to mentor young women pursuing careers in sports.

In this Q&A with Diverse, Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes discusses her goals for the GCAC, the role of athletes in addressing social issues, and her vision for empowering future leaders in sports.

The NACDA named Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes among the 2019 Under Armour Athletic Directors of the Year, recognizing her outstanding leadership and impact in collegiate sports.

At Dillard University’s National Girls & Women in Sports Day, Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes urged young girls to pursue sports careers, highlighting the need for more female leaders.

In this insightful Q&A, Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes discusses the power of grit, her journey in collegiate sports, and her mission to inspire the next generation of women leaders in athletics.

2015 Administrator of the Year, Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes leads with vision, impacting Dillard University, the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference, and collegiate sports nationwide.

Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes reflects on the impact of Title IX, sharing how it paved her path in college sports and inspired her mission to mentor the next generation of women leaders.

Featured in Gambit’s 40 Under 40, Kiki shares her journey from communications to AD at Dillard University, where her transformative leadership is paving new paths for women.