Last updated: August 2, 2021
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Dare to Imagine: Kambrya Bailey
Kambrya Bailey
Name: Kambrya Bailey
Title: Dare to Imagine Science Communication Intern
The Dare to Imagine Project is funded by an Innovation and Impact Grant provided by the National Park Foundation. This grant supports projects and programs that help the National Park Service share a more comprehensive American narrative that includes the voices of women whose vision, tenacity, and resilience moved them to climb mountains, take down barriers, shape history, protect the envronment, and lead social movements. Read more of these women's stories on the Dare to Imagine page.
Tell us a little about yourself
My name is Kambrya Bailey and I am a student, a mother, an artist, but most of all, I am a passionately curious person. I recently received my degree in fine arts from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and I am on the road to receiving my Master’s of Fine Art and will be continuing my artistic practice and applying my gifts where I’m needed. I am a Southern California native and I currently reside in the Central Valley but I enjoy traveling and exploring. I look forward to doing more of that in the future.
What are you most excited about in the Dare to Imagine internship?
I am most excited to continue learning from these women that I get to study. Within the Dare to Imagine internship, I have the privilege of helping to share and visualize the stories and research of women in Science and I feel honored to have a part in that. I am excited to continue gleaning knowledge from these women we interview, the women I work with and getting the opportunity to explore new ways we can continue to diversify the conversation around Environmental Science and our National Parks.
Kambrya Bailey
What was your path like? How did you get to where you are now?
I’m blessed to say that my path has been one of transformation, creativity and transition. Even when facing internal and external conflict; I’ve maintained the mindset of “what is this trying to teach me?”. I got to where I am now by accepting the opportunities that have come into my life, being open and honest when I need help and not being afraid to use my intuition. On my journey, I’ve found that listening to that little voice within often provides most of the guidance we need.
What are you most proud of?
As I reflect on my life, I realize the older I get the more I have a better understanding of what’s important to me: the importance of integrity, staying true to my purpose and being more intentional with my self care. I am most proud of my growing ability to prioritize character and substance in all I engage in rather than the aesthetic or what simply feels good. I am grateful that every aspect of my life is calling me to be more attentive and purpose driven; whether it’s formatting articles, mothering my son or navigating my passions.
What project would you like to highlight?
The project I’d like to highlight is the graphic design zine I’m curating as a part of my portfolio; the project is entitled Figure and Fixation: a visual study of self acceptance. In this project I’ll be journeying inward and visualizing the intimate processes and phases of growth on my personal journey of learning to love internally and externally.
Favorite Quote?
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be?
-Marianne Williamson
Representation of Marianne Williamson quote.