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Simone Carter, Director of Research & Policy at Velthros
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Washington, DC

Simone Carter

Director of Research & Policy

Simone Carter is the Director of Research & Policy at Velthros. She oversees comparative policy analysis, regulatory mapping, and political economy assessments across sectors including technology, energy, and healthcare. Simone has led cross‑functional teams producing decision‑grade briefs for executive and board audiences, and she has built research standards that emphasize source validation and reproducibility. Previously, she served as a senior policy analyst at a leading think tank and advised a state legislative caucus on budget and regulatory strategy. Simone holds an MPA from Princeton University’s School of Public and International Affairs and a BA in Economics. She is experienced working with macroeconomic data, administrative records, and open‑source intelligence.

Expertise

  • Regulatory analysis and rulemaking
  • Political economy and fiscal policy
  • Sector research: technology, energy, healthcare
  • Program evaluation and measurement

Credentials

  • MPA, Princeton University (SPIA)
  • BA, Economics

Previous roles

  • Senior Policy Analyst, Nonpartisan Think Tank
  • Policy Advisor, State Legislative Caucus

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