Bailey Fohr is a strategy and research associate at the Center for Disaster Philanthropy. In this role, Bailey supports the implementation of CDP’s strategic plan along with its research, learning and evaluation priorities, helping advance disaster philanthropy through strategic data use, evidence-driven decision making and systems development.
Before joining CDP, Bailey began her career in development with the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, interning in the Office of Caribbean Affairs. There, she contributed to the U.S.-Caribbean 2020 Strategy by supporting the formation of a multilateral working group focused on disaster planning and response in the region. She later served as an evaluation consultant with the Belize Association of Planners, conducting a baseline assessment in Belize City to identify community needs and pinpoint strategies to strengthen resilience to natural hazards.
Bailey went on to spend six years in the international development sector, most recently as a senior research associate at Social Impact, a DC-based consulting firm specializing in the monitoring and evaluation of USAID programs. In that role, she provided project management and technical research expertise across a diverse evaluation portfolio, focusing on democracy and governance initiatives in Central America.
With a strong foundation in monitoring, evaluation and learning, Bailey brings expertise in research methodologies, data analysis and strategic planning. She is particularly passionate about using research and evaluation to inform policy and improve development outcomes.
Bailey holds a bachelor’s in political science and international affairs from Florida State University and a master’s in public service from the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service, with certifications in emergency management, urban planning, and research and evaluation. Throughout her academic journey, she served in various roles as a research assistant and evaluation consultant, working on topics from literacy to creative placemaking, with projects spanning from rural America to rural Peru.
Raised in Middle Tennessee, Bailey continues to live and work in the area. Outside of work, she’s often practicing her Spanish, diving into a good book, working on a puzzle or planning her next trip.