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Ep. 27 - Tara Baker
Updated: Nov 20, 2020
"The way I always look at it is like ESPN gave me my background and basis for number one, what is a good story? Number two, how do you utilize that story and, and make it something that is going to impact other people?"

Tara Baker feels she has millions of stories to tell as part of her work with Special Olympics as Director of Marketing & Communications. In her role, Tara liaises with North American chapters of the organization, providing her a constant feed of stories about athletes, coaches and volunteers within Special Olympics, an organization that provides inclusion opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities. Her role also involves being a key member of the communications staff at major Special Olympic competitions, including the USA and World games. Tara shares how her storytelling began during her time at ESPN where she was a member of the creative content team doing feature stories and other elements across a variety of sports.
Below are Show Notes for Episode 27:
Tara Baker
International Olympic Committee
Jonny Pierce - Special Olympics swimmer who competed at Paralympics
ESPN Broadcasts 2015 World Games
Special Olympics North American Region
2018 Seattle Special Olympics USA Games
2022 Orlando Special Olympics USA Games
2022 Kazan Special Olympics World GamesÂ
2023 Berlin Special Olympics World GamesÂ
Nikic Coverage Today Show | Good Morning America | Sports Illustrated | CNN
Tara in ESPN Feature on Euros Coverage
2009 US Open semifinal Kim Clijsters vs Serena Williams
Matti Hill
Richard Sweeney
Justin Fredericks
2010 FIFA World Cup Finals Tease
Borst Peterson at USA Games, Seattle Times
Peterson runs 150 miles in three days
SET PIECES
Special Olympics Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn
One Life by Megan Rapinoe