Steve Bailey

Steve Bailey is a seasoned communications professional with extensive experience in the education sector. Currently a Partner at Donovan Group, LLC since July 2009, Steve specializes in advising school leaders and policymakers on effective communication strategies, including crisis communications. As Managing Partner at Forward Venture Partners since April 2016, expertise includes private equity consulting tailored to the K-12 educational market. Previous roles encompass President of ProPRcopy, where Steve managed operations for a content creation agency, and Executive Editor at the University of Wisconsin-Extension. Additionally, Steve served as Campaign Manager for Kittelson For Congress, enhancing skills in political communications. Steve Bailey holds a B.A. in Journalism from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh.