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2026 Recipients

Henry Baker

Henry Baker

Westport, CT 
Pace University

Henry is a freshman at Pace University in their Technical Theater program. This past spring, his senior internship through Staples High School was at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Norwalk. This summer, Henry worked as a theatrical production assistant at a regional theater company in Orlando. He has a passion for stage transformation, technical storytelling, and lighting sound design. His ultimate goal is to pursue a career in production design for the stage and screen. His letter of reference adds, "Henry is the kindest student I've ever had the pleasure to work with in my years as an educator. Henry is not only hardworking, but also the most caring and inclusive person you will ever meet." This is Henry's first Susan Fund award.