“Tatiana is a valued member of the Governor’s Revenue Estimating Advisory Committee who contributes thoughtful regional, statewide, and national economic analysis. Our office actively attends DDES forums and utilizes DDES’ monthly reports of economic developments as we advise the Governor on a path forward to keep Colorado’s economy strong.” –Bryce Cooke, Colorado Office of State Planning & Budgeting
“Partnering with Data-Driven Economic Strategies (DDES) has provided key stakeholders access to data needed to guide strategic decisions regarding programming in our district. Furthermore, DDES has facilitated collaborations with other school districts, post-secondary institutions, and industry partners in our region. These connections have helped the district validate our current course offerings and has led to the development of new career pathways connected to high-demand degree programs or job.” –Shane Skalla, Widefield School District 3
“We are fortunate in the Pikes Peak region to have Dr. Bailey’s vision, creativity, and laser focus on the regional economy and workforce. Her work has shifted program priorities at Pikes Peak State College as well as other colleges across Colorado. She produces data that is intended for decision-makers and allows us to better focus resources within our community…. Pikes Peak State College is supporting Dr. Bailey’s endeavor with enthusiasm because we know the value of her work. Today, we are using her data to refine and reshape Career and Technical Program offerings at our college ensuring they are aligned with regional workforce needs. I especially appreciate that she will continue and increase her work through DDES of not only providing actionable data, but also, and probably more importantly, using her tremendous experience, creativity, and data-driven insight to identify opportunities and solutions. Tatiana does not simply say “here is the data”, but rather “here is the data; here is what it means to our region; and here is what I think we should do together”. That is an enormously impactful difference.” –Lance Bolton, Pikes Peak State College
“The workforce data DDES provides is key to our college’s responsiveness to the region’s labor market needs. DDES supplies a host of economic and workforce data that allows our college to make informed decisions about programs offered, skills and certifications included, and employment opportunities for our graduates.” –Chelsy Harris, Pikes Peak State College
“I appreciate the detail DDES puts together to track local and regional trends. As a small business owner that relies on Colorado Springs construction and growth, we need to know what’s happening in Southern Colorado!” –Steve Blazer, Blazer Electric Supply Company
