Former Senior Policy Analyst, Economic Mobility

Alex Camardelle

Alex Camardelle was a senior policy analyst at GBPI, where he produces research that shows ways to reduce poverty, improve social services and provide support for Georgia’s workforce.

Prior to joining GBPI in 2018, he worked for the Annie E. Casey Foundation, where he was responsible for strengthening economic opportunity through research, grantmaking and partnerships. The Georgia Center for Nonprofits recognized Alex as one of its 2017 “30 Under 30,” a distinction for emerging leaders who are a positive influence in Georgia’s nonprofit community.

Alex graduated from the University of Alabama. He also holds a master’s in Policy Analysis & Evaluation from Georgia State University, where he is now pursuing a doctorate in policy studies.

Recent Posts by Alex

taxincentive Alex Camardelle

Georgia Tax Breaks Don’t Deliver

    This policy report is coauthored by Danny Kanso, Senior Tax & Budget Policy Analyst & Alex ...
waiting Alex Camardelle

Delayed and Denied: Modernization Needed at Georgia DOL to Support Georgia Workers and Economy

    This blog has been co-authored by Alex Camardelle, Senior Policy Analyst of GBPI and Shannan Reaze, ...
Child laughing and eating dinner with family Alex Camardelle

Modernizing Cash Aid for Thousands of Georgia Children in Deep Poverty | Bill Analysis: HB 91 (LC 33 8469)

Introduction The only program in Georgia that is available to provide direct cash assistance to children in deep ...
gparent Alex Camardelle

Overview: Georgia’s 2022 Fiscal Year Budget for Human Services

    The Governor is requesting very small increases in select programs administered by the Department of Human ...
webheader Alex Camardelle

Cash Matters: Reimagining Anti-Racist TANF Policies in Georgia

    This report was written in partnership with Ray Khalfani, Research Associate This report contains research and ...
labordayblog Alex Camardelle

Worker Power Key to a Better Balance in Georgia

CW: To highlight the racist roots of right-to-work laws, this piece quotes racist statements proponents of the policy ...
broccolikid Alex Camardelle

New Support for Students Who Receive Free and Reduced-Price Lunch

A Spanish-Language PDF is also available here. From now until Sept. 18, families of school children who receive ...
Human services cover 2021 Alex Camardelle

Georgia Human Services Budget Primer for State Fiscal Year 2021

The $796 million FY 2021 budget for the Department of Human Services reduces spending to protect the safety ...
Tearing the Fabric of Georgia’s Safety Net Guarantees an Uneven Recovery Alex Camardelle

Tearing the Fabric of Georgia’s Safety Net Guarantees an Uneven Recovery

Key Points: The current COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic decline have underscored the problems of disinvestment in Georgia’s ...
TANF-sign-on Alex Camardelle

Unlock TANF Reserves to Serve Families in Need

Dear Governor Kemp and Director Rawlings, Thank you for your service and dedication to our state during this ...
barista Alex Camardelle

State of Working Georgia Before and During COVID-19

This blog was co-authored by Senior Policy Analyst Alex Camardelle and Research Associate Ray Khalfani On March 13, ...
Family walking outside Alex Camardelle

TANF Funding and COVID-19: A Critical Opportunity

  Gap Between Black and white children The COVID-19 pandemic will have an outsized impact on Black Georgians, ...

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