Iesha Carter

About Iesha Carter

I help organizations navigate the intersection of politics, policy, and business across regions worldwide, with a primary focus on China and the Asia-Pacific. Based in Washington, I bring several years of experience in U.S. government relations, where, through two administrations, I\'ve worked directly with federal agencies (DOD, HHS, State Department), White House offices (OMB), and congressional staff on both sides of the aisle on behalf of clients across industries.My academic foundation began at UC Berkeley, where I double majored in Political Science with a focus on International Relations and Legal Studies. I went on to earn a master\'s degree in International Relations from Johns Hopkins SAIS, specializing in Security, Strategy, and Statecraft with a regional focus on Asia and China. This combination of direct government engagement experience and specialized academic training informs how I approach complex policy environments, stakeholder dynamics, and strategic positioning.While my professional and educational expertise centers on China and U.S. policy in the Indo-Pacific, I work with clients on government relations and geopolitical challenges across diverse markets, helping them manage risk and opportunity in an increasingly complex global landscape.

Experience

1. Senior Associate, Government & Public Affairs

   FGS Global

   Sep 2025 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   I support clients on government relations and geopolitical strategy, with a primary focus on China and the Asia-Pacific region and additional experience across global markets. Based in Washington, I bring insight into U.S. government processes and foreign policy, helping organizations understand how politics and regulation intersect with their business operations.My work involves monitoring policy and regulatory developments, analyzing government structures and stakeholder landscapes, and developing engagement strategies for decision-makers at local, national, and international levels. Through this work, I help translate complex political dynamics into practical guidance that allows organizations to anticipate risks, identify opportunities, and respond effectively to changing environments around the world.

Education

• Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)

  Masters of Arts in International Relations, Security, Strategy, and Statecraft; China

• University of California, Berkeley

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Political Science and Legal Studies