Trisha Bailey
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Philanthropist
Trisha Bailey | |
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| Born | Saint Elizabeth Parish, Jamaica. |
| Alma mater | University of Connecticut University of Phoenix |
| Occupations | Education activist Philanthropist |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Known for | Student athlete for UConn Huskies largest athletic donation in the history of University of Connecticut winner of Caribbean American Heritage Awards. |
Trisha M. Bailey is a Jamaican former student-athlete, philanthropist, and education activist. She represented UConn Huskies in cross country and track and field. She was the recipient of Luminary Awards in 2022 at the 29th Caribbean American Heritage Awards.[1]
She is best known for her philanthropist activities which include donations to University of Connecticut, Portland, and improving education and development in Jamaica.
A report by Television Jamaica concluded that she is the “Richest Woman in Jamaica”.[2]
Bailey was born in Jamaica.[3][4] She grew up in a working-class household in St. Elizabeth Parish, Jamaica.[5] She endured sexual abuse as a youth, followed by domestic violence as an adult.[6]
In 1990, at age 13, she moved with her sister to the US to live with their mother and stepfather. Bailey was raised in East Hartford and now resides in Orlando.[7][8][9]
She attended Weaver High School in Hartford and was a track and field athlete. She was a state open 800-meter champion while at the school.[10]
In 1999, she graduated from University of Connecticut College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.[11][12][13]
She earned her MBA in 2005 and Ph.D. in 2010 in organizational leadership from University of Phoenix. She holds a Cardiology Certification from New York University Medical School and Pulmonary Certification from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine.[14][15]