Behind every Iowa DOT research innovation is a real human being dedicated to helping ideas become reality. Here you can learn more about the Iowa DOT Research staff members and what makes them tick.
Name:
Tammy Bailey, Research Administrative Assistant
Number of years in this role: 7
What do you do in the Research & Analytics Bureau?
I provide support for the Research & Analytics Bureau, Process invoices for all Research Contracts, Coordinate all travel arrangements including airline tickets, hotel reservations, conference registration and ground transportation. Prepare agendas, minutes and other items for the Iowa Highway Research Board.
Have you always been drawn to research? What has your career path been like?
I have worked with the State of Iowa for 34 years. I started with Iowa Beer & Liquor, I went to Iowa DOT in the accident department, then transferred to the Iowa Department of Human services with Foster Care recovery, then went back to the Iowa DOT with the Ames Drivers License Station and ended up in the Iowa DOT Research Department.
What’s your favorite part of your work?
The Research Team is one of the Best teams I have worked with, they are so knowledgeable and have explained and taught me so much about the process. Research is changing all the time so nothing is the same; there are always new and interesting projects.
What initiative on the horizon do you think will make a big impact for the research bureau?
The Research team is always coming up with amazing tools to create new communication, like the new website,
ideas.iowadot.gov.
What do you like to do in your time off?
I spend a lot of time with my family, I love camping, Hallmark movies, having sleepovers with my grandbabies, crafts, and I love to take short adventure trips.