Isabel Simons

Isabel Simons assists Lewis-Burke by providing insights into areas pertaining to space, energy, national security, and environment. With a background in national security and energy science, Isabel’s experiences enable her to provide clients with valuable perspectives on federal research and development priorities, funding opportunities, and interagency operations. Isabel focuses on programming across agencies such as the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD), the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the U.S. Department of State (DOS), and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Issue Expertise: National Security, Space, Energy, and Environment

Additional Experience: Prior to joining Lewis-Burke Associates, Isabel interned at the U.S. Department of State in the Office of Foreign Assistance. Through her work on the Near East and North Africa team, Isabel developed regional expertise, informed foreign assistance levels, and contributed to interagency discussions over funding priorities and policy recommendations. This experience provided Isabel with insight into congressional budget processes and federal programing. Additionally, Isabel studied abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark where she engaged in research pertaining to Arctic geopolitics. This opportunity enabled her to develop an in-depth understanding of Arctic policy from both domestic and international perspectives.

Vital Statistics: Isabel is originally from Pasadena, CA and graduated with distinction from the University of Michigan’s Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy with a bachelor’s degree in public policy and a minor in energy science and policy. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, scuba diving, and playing the daily New York Times word games. Isabel is also a native French speaker.