Tatiana Bailey has her master’s in applied economics and her doctorate in public health, both from the University of Michigan. In the health care arena, Dr. Bailey has focused on programs that aim to increase access and quality while reducing costs. She also presents to audiences who wish to be better informed about the general framework of the health care system in the United States. In the economic development field, Dr. Bailey has focused upon economic growth initiatives primarily through the venues of workforce readiness and entrepreneurship.

Currently, she is the Director of the UCCS Economic Forum and serves as an economic development resource to local businesses and government. She aims to inform audiences about our national and local economies and participates in initiatives that leverage the region’s many assets. In 2016, Dr. Bailey was a “Woman of Influence,” and in 2018, was named “Business Leader of the Year.”