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Jennifer Bailey

Jennifer Bailey
Director
Gulf Coast Region

Jennifer Bailey, one of 12 children, is a native of Edgard, Louisiana, a rural community northwest of New Orleans. She was introduced to agriculture through her family's truck farming business and became interested in  the industry at a young age, participating in programs such as 4-H and Future Farmers of America. After graduating from high school, she attended Prairie View A&M University, receiving both her bachelor's and master's degrees in Agriculture Economics.

Bailey began her career with TDA as an Agriculture Development Specialist and now serves as Regional Director for the Gulf Coast Region. Prior to joining TDA, she worked at the Economic Research Service and the Texas Cooperative Extension Service. Bailey has been involved in the Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership Program, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Weigh-In Committee and Leadership Texas. She was a nominee for the Outstanding Women in Texas Government, and has received a Directors Award from the Texas Association of Nurseryman, and the Distinguished Alumni Service Award from Prairie View A&M.

Bailey has a son, Christopher.