Nicholas Bailey is the Deputy Director of Quality at North Carolina Medicaid. He is a prior Corpsman in the US Navy where he gained significant medical experience across three continents. Nick brings with him 18 years of experience in leading community and state initiatives from reducing barriers to care, improving substance use treatment access, improving mentorship programs for underserved youth and veterans, working with military and non-military families, sustaining solution-focused interventions at all levels, and teaching across multiple professions. He serves on multiple state lead and national committees aimed at driving health equity, access, and quality of care for all. Nick loves teaching, connecting with others, and sharing his passion for all things Beekeeping as he works toward Apiculture sustainability, environmental recovery, and mentorship in Western NC.