Cody Taylor obtained his Master’s in Public Administration from Appalachian State University and is currently a Public Administration Ph.D. student at NC State University. His research interest centers around economic development in distressed communities and placemaking.

Before attending NC State, Cody gained experience supporting underserved communities as a project advisor for the Gaston College Upward Bound program and as an Appalachian Economic Development Finance Fellow for Appalachian Community Capital. His hobbies include hiking, paddleboarding, or just doing anything outdoors.