Alexandria Schafer

Policy Analyst @Montana Budget And Policy Center

Helena, MT, US

Conduct in-depth research and analysis on state and federal policies impacting health and economic well-being for low- and moderate-income Montanans.Track legislation and budgetary developments to provide real-time insights to organizational leadership, coalition partners, and community stakeholders.Develop written products including policy briefs, reports, fact sheets, and testimony that translate complex data and regulations into clear, actionable information.Collaborate with advocacy coalitions and community partners to advance equitable policy solutions informed by on-the-ground experiences and data-driven analysis.Monitor state budget trends and assess the implications of fiscal policy decisions on access to critical programs such as Medicaid Expansion and SNAP.Support strategic communications and legislative engagement through data visualization, storytelling, and synthesis of qualitative and quantitative findings.Provide technical assistance to partners and legislators, ensuring policy recommendations align with best practices, equity principles, and fiscal responsibility.

University of Montana

Master of Public Administration - MPA, Public Administration

University of Montana

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Women's Studies

University of Montana

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Sociology