Stacey 
Bailey - Ndiaye

My Story

Stacy Bailey-Ndiaye is the founder and executive director of Bridge Kids International (BKI), a global non-profit organization based in Louisville, KY that uses the power of African heritage culture to create communities that support the well-being of young people.  BKI helps young people in 6 countries develop their own solutions to community challenges and builds positive relationships between African, African-American, Caribbean, and other African Diaspora groups for the purposes of friendship, cooperation, and individual and community empowerment.

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During her 23-year career in higher education, she held a variety of positions in student development, multicultural affairs, and social justice.  Ms. Bailey-Ndiaye has also served in community organizations and on non-profit boards related to social justice and international relations.  Stacy has managed global projects and federal grants and has traveled extensively building relationships between people and institutions. Additionally, Stacy is a trustee of the James H Bailey Sr. Family Heritage Project.

Originally from New York City, Stacy holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology with a concentration in Race and Ethnic Relations from Ithaca College and a Master’s degree in Educational Administration from the University at Albany.  She has one son, Christopher Robinson II, who lives with his wife in Florida.