Simone Passarelli

Policy Advisor, Office of Global Food Security, US Department of State

Role: Policy Advisor, Team Lead for Bilateral and Multilateral Policy, Office of Global Food Security at U.S. Department Of State
Location: Washington, WA, US
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About Simone Passarelli

Dedicated to promoting sustainable and equitable food and nutrition security globally.

Experience

Policy Advisor, Team Lead for Bilateral and Multilateral Policy, Office of Global Food Security
U.S. Department Of State
Jun 2025 — Present · Washington, DC, US
Lead international agricultural policy and science efforts at the U.S. State Department, overseeing Feed the Future and representing the U.S. in the G7 Food Security Working Group. Serve as the Office\'s Acting Managing Director for Policy and Communications and lead diplomatic engagement with FAO, IFAD, and CGIAR. Directed the integration of $3.5B in foreign assistance, 140+ grants, and 64 USAID staff into the Office of Global Food Security.

Education

University of Vermont
Bachelor's of Science, Agriculture
Cornell University
BS in Agriculture, International Agriculture and Rural Development
2010 — 2012
The Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University
Master of Science (MS), Food Policy and Applied Nutrition
2012 — 2014
Harvard University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Population Health Sciences, Nutrition
2016 — 2020

Skills

Policy
Public Policy
Program Evaluation
International Development
Stata
Statistics
Nutrition
Research
Microsoft Office
Editing
Policy Analysis
Teaching
Spss
Qualitative Research
Data Analysis

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Current company

U.S. Department Of State

International Affairs · 38K employees · Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

The U.S. Department of State is focused on accomplishing America\'s mission of diplomacy at home and around the world. The U.S. Department of State manages America’s relationships with foreign governments, international organizations, and the people of other countries. The Department\'s employees carry out the President’s foreign policy with a focus on America\'s interests. U.S. Department of State employees, with their skills, character and commitment to public service, are the backbone of America\'s diplomacy. They represent the people and advocate the interests of the United States to the rest of the world. The Foreign Service is dedicated to representing America and responding to the needs of American citizens in other countries. Members of the Foreign Service represent America at embassies, consulates, and other diplomatic missions around the world. Civil Service employees provide in-depth expertise and continuity in accomplishing all aspects of the Department\'s mission and are involved in virtually every function of the Department. Civil Service employees issue passports, compile and analyze overseas reports, provide logistical support to posts, consult with Congress about foreign policy initiatives and policies, and formulate and manage the budget. Foreign Service National employees also supplement the personnel requirements of the Department overseas. FSN employees are local residents of the countries in which we maintain diplomatic posts and consulates. They are valued members of our embassy teams, for they provide continuity and have language and cultural expertise.

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About Simone Passarelli

Experience

Policy Advisor, Team Lead for Bilateral and Multilateral Policy, Office of Global Food Security

Education

University of Vermont

Cornell University

The Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University

Harvard University

Skills

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