The Building Communities Team

Brian founded Building Communities, Inc. in 2009.

Based upon 25 years of economic development experience, he created a new way for communities to envision and enact their future. Described in his book, Building Communities: 25 Strategies to Advance America, the unique methodology is objective, comprehensive and expeditious, and is currently being used by more than 50 communities across the United States.

Brian sees the Building Communities approach as transformational not only for communities but also for foundations, businesses, utilities and governmental agencies seeking a more efficient way to improve local economies and quality of life.

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Bailey Anderson serves as an Administrative Assistant and Project Manager at Building Communities, where she supports economic development, strategic planning, grant writing, and community development initiatives throughout Tribal and rural communities.

Bailey has extensive experience coordinating complex projects involving Tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, federal funding opportunities, and community stakeholders. Her work includes project management, grant research and development, financial tracking and invoicing, proposal coordination, communications, and implementation support for a variety of initiatives.

She has played a key role in supporting projects and proposals for the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, Tribal enterprises, nonprofit organizations, and rural communities seeking sustainable and culturally grounded economic opportunities.

In addition to her project coordination work, Bailey assists with organizational communications, website development, public outreach, and strategic partnerships. She is experienced in coordinating multi-agency collaborations and helping organizations navigate federal and state funding processes.