Bailey Nicolson
Research Analyst
Bay Area Council Economic Institute
Bailey is a Research Analyst for the Bay Area Council Economic Institute. Bailey is responsible for conducting data analysis, writing reports, and aiding in the design of research strategies across projects related to energy, housing, transportation, and economic resilience.
Bailey is a recent graduate from Stanford University, where she earned her BA in International Relations with Honors. Her thesis studied the relationship between OPEC membership and governance, and her areas of interest include renewable energy development and economic policy. She has gained valuable research experience working on research projects ranging from Taiwanese semiconductors to public welfare access. Bailey is originally from San Antonio, Texas, and likes going on long road trips, listening to the Talking Heads, painting, and roller blading through Golden Gate Park.