Zachary G. Baker’s career is devoted to understanding former caregivers of those with dementia so he can help them garner the psychosocial resources and technological tools to thrive. A methodologically uninhibited researcher, Baker enjoys digging into complex quantitative data, nuanced qualitative data and rich theory alike. Paramount in his research are community ties: those with lived experience oversee and advise his work to ensure it addresses the needs of those whom he seeks to help.