Bailey Vought was born and raised in northeastern Oklahoma before relocating to California for college. While there, she received her bachelor’s degree in communications with minors in theater and English from Stanford University before returning home to work for the Cherokee Film Commission in the summer of 2023. Bailey assists with all elements of the CFC from partnerships to events to incentives. She is committed to authentic representation and #MoreNatives in all areas of the film and media industry. In her free time, Bailey beads, reads and makes playlists (for which she always welcomes recommendations).