Arizona State University, W. P. Carey School of Business
“Family-oriented, cookie-baking sports and fashion fan, LGBTQIA+ advocate, and volunteer who promotes mindfulness and sustainability.”
Hometown: Glendale, Arizona
Fun fact about yourself: I collect coffee mugs!
Undergraduate School and Degree: Arizona State University – B.S. in Biological Sciences (Conservation Biology & Ecology), minors in business and sustainability
Career Path
Where was the last place you worked before enrolling in business school? Valley Leadership (an Arizona 501c3 nonprofit that empowers, leverages, and mobilizes leaders to meaningfully impact the most pressing issues facing Arizona) – Americorps Public Ally turned Program Manager, Strategic Impact
Where did you intern during the summer of 2023? I interned at Nike, Inc. in beautiful Beaverton, Oregon.
Where will you be working after graduation? I’ll be returning to Nike, Inc. as a CCO Operations Manager!
Community Engagement
Leadership Roles in Business School:
- Vice President of Community Outreach and Wellness, MBA Association
- First-Year Representative, MBA Association
- Co-President, Net Impact Graduate Chapter
- Board Member, Out for Business
- Board Member, Grape & Grain Consortium
- First-Year MBA Ambassador
Awards and Achievements
- P. Carey MBA Q5 Net Investor recipient, Q1 and Q6 nominee
- ASU National Service Award
- ROMBA Fellow
- Forte Fellow
- Beus Family Graduate Fellow
- Michael and Sheila Geddes Fellow
What achievement are you most proud of during business school? I am most proud of receiving the Net Investor Award, an honor for W. P. Carey MBA students who make a lasting impact on the Full-time MBA program. This recognition stemmed from my advocacy for mental health awareness and support.
What is the biggest myth about your school? The biggest myth about W. P. Carey is that it’s solely a supply chain school. Our marketing and consulting programs are equally robust, and the stereotype of ASU being a party school overlooks its remarkable achievements in innovation and sustainability.
Personal Insights
What surprised you the most about business school? The rapid bonding of my cohort during our first year was unexpected. We formed strong friendships in a surprisingly short time!
What are the top two items on your professional bucket list? First, I want to run a thriving farmer’s market stall, combining my love of baking with sustainable food systems. Second, I aim to contribute to an organization that emphasizes the intersectionality of art, the environment, and mindfulness.
Conclusion
What made Bailey such an invaluable addition to the Class of 2024? “Bailey is a proactive force for good within the MBA program, incredibly intelligent and empathetic, always seeking to uplift her peers.” – TJ Coblentz, Program Manager, Full-time MBA
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