Her Story
About Shronda
Shronda Bailey is a Cincinnati, Ohio-based property manager whose career in real estate and community service began in 2008. Starting out as an office assistant and leasing agent with what was then Stern Hindi (later Wallach Communities), she went on to manage affordable housing communities for Towne Properties, including Hilltop Apartments, where she guided the shift from subsidized Section 8 and Section 42 housing to fully market-rate units. In 2016, she took on the role of Community Manager at Clearpointe Woods Apartments (formerly Sunset Gardens), a position she held for more than seven years, overseeing capital improvements, rebuilding vendor relationships, and driving substantial rent growth. She later continued her property management career with Prestige Properties, where she remains employed today, and throughout her tenure has partnered with major local employers such as Procter & Gamble and GE to connect residents with quality, accessible housing.
Beyond property management, Bailey has built a career defined by service to her community. In 2021, she founded Angelic Home Health Care LLC, a private-pay home health agency that provides meal preparation, transportation, personal care, and companionship to individuals who are sick, aging, or disabled. She also established Haven Outreach Services, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping young people aging out of the foster care system and individuals re-entering society after incarceration find stable housing and support. Her outreach work has included building partnerships with organizations such as the Cincinnati Community Action Agency, Talbert House, Bethany House, the YWCA, and Hamilton County's Office of Vendor Reentry.
Bailey holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Criminal Justice/Police Science and an Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice/Forensic Science with a minor in Real Estate, both from the University of Cincinnati, along with a certificate in Phlebotomy. While a student, she founded the university's Criminal Justice Society. Bailey credits her success to compassion and a servant's heart, and she continues to lead with honesty and integrity in both her professional and personal life — encouraging others, especially young women entering the property management field, to start wherever they can get a foot in the door, build strong mentorships, and let their work speak for itself.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Shronda
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to compassion and a spirit of servanthood. I try to put the needs of the people I work with first, whether that's a tenant or a property owner, and I focus on what I can do to make things better for others rather than waiting for someone to do for me. That mindset is what has carried me the farthest in my career.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best advice I've received is to get my foot in the door and be the best at whatever role I'm given, because that's how you get noticed. I've always let my work speak for itself rather than trying to prove myself through words.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I'd tell them to get their foot in the door first and focus on making the right connections from there. You don't have to start in the best job right away — you can begin as a leasing agent, a receptionist, or even in a role like janitorial work and still build your way up. Find a property management company willing to teach you, and let on-the-job experience and mentorship guide your growth.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
There are real opportunities in on-the-job training and mentorship, which I believe are essential to growing in this field. At the same time, there are challenges, including bias — when I first became a manager, the community I served had never had an African American manager before, and residents even signed a petition against me. Overcoming that kind of resistance has been part of my journey.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Honesty and integrity matter most to me. I believe we have to lead with compassion for one another and treat each other the way we would want to be treated, both in business and in life.
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