Matt Bailey

Matt Bailey is Director of Operations and Development at The Promise of Justice Initiative where he oversees administration, development and communications. Before joining PJI, Matt served as innovation and engagement officer on a suicide prevention initiative with the Department of Veterans Affairs, and worked as a strategic communication consultant. His career includes policy and leadership roles in government, higher education, and nonprofit leadership development and advocacy. Matt also served six years in the Army National Guard, co-founded New Leaders Council-Louisiana and Fair Districts Louisiana, and was part of the 2014 cohort of Leadership Louisiana (CABL). A native of Jena and first-generation college graduate, Matt has a J.D. from George Washington University and a B.A. from Northwestern State University.