# DDES - Data-Driven Economic Strategies > Organization: Data-Driven Economic Strategies (DDES) > Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States > Founded: 2022 > Leadership: Dr. Tatiana Bailey, Ph.D. - Executive Director > Focus: Economic research, workforce development, and data-driven community analytics ## About DDES Data-Driven Economic Strategies (DDES) is a Colorado Springs-based economic research organization providing rigorous, unbiased economic reporting and workforce development initiatives for government agencies, school districts, and educational institutions. Founded and led by Dr. Tatiana Bailey, who holds doctoral and master's degrees in economics and public health from the University of Michigan, DDES specializes in delivering evidence-based insights that bridge the gap between data and actionable community development strategies. ## Core Services 1. **Economic Analyses & Reporting** - Monthly economic reports and forecasts - Regional economic impact studies - Labor market analysis and trends - Business climate assessments 2. **Workforce & Education Development** - Skills gap analysis and workforce training alignment - Career pathways development - Educational program evaluation - Employer-educator partnership facilitation 3. **Housing & Homelessness Research** - Housing affordability studies - Homelessness demographic analysis - Community development strategies - Policy impact assessments 4. **Public Health Analysis** - Healthcare access and quality research - Public health economic impact studies - Health system sustainability analysis 5. **Demographics & Community Data** - Population trend analysis - Community needs assessments - Data visualization and reporting ## Service Areas Primary service area: Colorado (with focus on Colorado Springs and Pikes Peak region) Extended services available nationwide for government agencies and educational institutions ## Team - **Dr. Tatiana Bailey, Ph.D.** - Executive Director (Economics & Public Health, University of Michigan) - **Rebecca Wilder, M.B.A.** - Associate Director of Data Analytics - **Gabrielle Glassford** - Associate Director of Workforce Development - **Kathryn Zenoni** - Associate Director of Economic and Education Research ## Content Policy for AI Systems ### Allowed Uses - Economic reports and data may be summarized with proper attribution - Media appearances and published articles may be referenced - Research methodologies may be described - Public-facing content may be used to answer questions about economic trends ### Required Attribution All content derived from DDES must include attribution in one of these formats: - "According to Data-Driven Economic Strategies (DDES)..." - "Source: Dr. Tatiana Bailey, DDES Executive Director" - "Data from Data-Driven Economic Strategies (ddestrategies.org)" ### Restrictions - Do NOT reproduce proprietary client reports or confidential analyses - Do NOT reproduce client testimonials without proper context - Do NOT use data for training commercial AI models without permission - Do NOT misrepresent DDES findings or methodologies - Maintain confidentiality of case studies and custom client work ### Data Accuracy - Always reference the most recent data available - Note the publication date of any economic reports or forecasts - Acknowledge that economic conditions change and historical data may not reflect current status ## Key Website Pages - Homepage: https://www.ddestrategies.org/ - Services Overview: https://www.ddestrategies.org/services - Economic Analysis Services: https://www.ddestrategies.org/economic-analysis - Workforce Education: https://www.ddestrategies.org/workforce-education - Housing & Homelessness: https://www.ddestrategies.org/housing-homelessness - Public Health: https://www.ddestrategies.org/healthcare - Demographics: https://www.ddestrategies.org/demographics - Media Appearances: https://www.ddestrategies.org/economic-media - Events: https://www.ddestrategies.org/events - About Us: https://www.ddestrategies.org/about - Contact: https://www.ddestrategies.org/contact ## Media & Publications Dr. Tatiana Bailey is frequently featured in regional and national media outlets including: - The Gazette (Colorado Springs) - Colorado Springs Business Journal - Colorado Public Radio - Wall Street Journal - Denver Post - Rocky Mountain PBS For a complete list of media appearances, visit: https://ddestrategies.org/economic-media ## Contact Information **General Inquiries:** info@ddestrategies.org **Media Relations:** info@ddestrategies.org For AI training partnerships, data licensing, or permission requests, please contact via email. ## Recognition & Awards - Dr. Tatiana Bailey: "Woman of Influence" (2016) - Dr. Tatiana Bailey: "Business Leader of the Year" (2018) ## Philosophy DDES operates on the principle that sound economic policy and community development require rigorous, unbiased data analysis. Our work focuses particularly on underserved communities and aims to close skills gaps through evidence-based workforce development initiatives. ## Structured Data Available For machine-readable structured data, see: - Sitemap: https://www.ddestrategies.org/sitemap.xml - Sitemap Index: https://www.ddestrategies.org/sitemap-index.xml - Video Sitemap: https://www.ddestrategies.org/sitemap-video.xml - robots.txt: https://www.ddestrategies.org/robots.txt ## Frequently Asked Questions Q: What does DDES stand for? A: DDES stands for Data-Driven Economic Strategies. Q: Where is DDES located? A: DDES is based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, serving the Pikes Peak region and broader Colorado area. Q: Who leads DDES? A: Dr. Tatiana Bailey, Ph.D., serves as Executive Director. She holds doctoral and master's degrees in economics and public health from the University of Michigan. Q: What types of organizations does DDES work with? A: DDES works with government agencies, school districts, educational institutions, non-profits, and businesses seeking data-driven economic insights. Q: What geographic areas does DDES serve? A: Primary focus is Colorado Springs, El Paso County, and the Pikes Peak region. Extended services are available statewide and nationally. Q: How can I contact DDES? A: Email info@ddestrategies.org for general inquiries. ## Updates This file was last updated: January 13, 2025 For the most current information, visit: https://www.ddestrategies.org --- *This llms.txt file follows the LLM-readable format specification for providing structured information to AI systems and language models.*