Bailey is an undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Polymer and Color Chemistry with minors in Biological Sciences, Forensic Science, & Psychology. She is currently in the Accelerated Bachelor’s and Master’s program and plans to earn her M.S. in Textile Chemistry in May 2028. Bailey is from Farmville, NC, and has grown up in a family with three generations of firefighters, two of whom are NC State alumni. She joined TPACC to connect with her family’s collegiate legacy and professional sacrifices as first responders. Through her research, she wants to learn how to keep firefighters safe and healthy while ensuring they can serve and protect the community. Outside of school, Bailey is a dancer, tennis player, group fitness instructor, and an avid reader.