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Aaron Baar

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Vice President. Communications at The Chicago Lighthouse
📍 Greater Chicago Area, United States

Aaron Baar is the Vice President of Communications at The Chicago Lighthouse, where he leads strategy for the $50 million non-profit. An accomplished writer with an MSJ from Northwestern University, he has a deep background in journalism and content strategy, previously creating content for Deloittes partnership with The Wall Street Journal. Colleagues describe him as flexible and clear.

His professional passion for journalism and media extends into his personal interests. With a long history as a freelance reporter and editor for outlets like Mediapost and Marketing Dive, he demonstrates a genuine dedication to storytelling, analyzing consumer trends, and understanding the evolving media landscape beyond his primary role.

He co-authors influential articles on disability rights with his CEO for publications like The New York Times and mentors the team behind the "Disability Minute" on WBBM Newsradio.

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Experience
31 Years
Current Role
Vice President. Communications
Job Level
Senior
Location
Greater Chicago Area, United States
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Disability Advocacy
Leads communications for a major non-profit dedicated to the blind, visually impaired, disabled, and veteran communities, championing their rights and access.
Non-Profit Strategy
Drives the messaging and communications strategy for The Chicago Lighthouse, a $50 million organization, showcasing his expertise in non-profit leadership.
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Career

Work history

10-2019
Vice President. Communications
The Chicago Lighthouse
3-2018 - 10-2019
Manager, Client Experience Journalist
Deloitte Services LLP
3-2016 - 5-2017
Editor, Search Insider
MediaPost
8-2010 - 4-2015
Trendspotter
JWT
11-2007
Freelance Reporter
Various Publications
In the press

Media appearances

Digital Platforms Are The New Frontier for Accessibility. Featured in The Chicago Lighthouse (Press Release)
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Education
5-2021 - 3-2022
Certificate
University of Illinois Chicago
1992 - 1993
MSJ
Northwestern University
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