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
Georgia Tax Breaks Don’t Deliver
Danny Kanso
February 26, 2021
This policy report is coauthored by Danny Kanso, Senior Tax & Budget Policy Analyst & Alex ...
Delayed and Denied: Modernization Needed at Georgia DOL to Support Georgia Workers and Economy
Alex Camardelle
February 26, 2021
This blog has been co-authored by Alex Camardelle, Senior Policy Analyst of GBPI and Shannan Reaze, ...
Modernizing Cash Aid for Thousands of Georgia Children in Deep Poverty | Bill Analysis: HB 91 (LC 33 8469)
Alex Camardelle
February 10, 2021
Introduction The only program in Georgia that is available to provide direct cash assistance to children in deep ...
Overview: Georgia’s 2022 Fiscal Year Budget for Human Services
Alex Camardelle
February 2, 2021
The Governor is requesting very small increases in select programs administered by the Department of Human ...
Cash Matters: Reimagining Anti-Racist TANF Policies in Georgia
Alex Camardelle
October 1, 2020
This report was written in partnership with Ray Khalfani, Research Associate This report contains research and ...
Worker Power Key to a Better Balance in Georgia
Alex Camardelle
September 3, 2020
CW: To highlight the racist roots of right-to-work laws, this piece quotes racist statements proponents of the policy ...
New Support for Students Who Receive Free and Reduced-Price Lunch
Alex Camardelle
August 11, 2020
A Spanish-Language PDF is also available here. From now until Sept. 18, families of school children who receive ...
Georgia Human Services Budget Primer for State Fiscal Year 2021
Alex Camardelle
August 10, 2020
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
June 10, 2020
Key Points: The current COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic decline have underscored the problems of disinvestment in Georgia’s ...
Unlock TANF Reserves to Serve Families in Need
Alex Camardelle
May 13, 2020
Dear Governor Kemp and Director Rawlings, Thank you for your service and dedication to our state during this ...
State of Working Georgia Before and During COVID-19
Alex Camardelle
April 17, 2020
This blog was co-authored by Senior Policy Analyst Alex Camardelle and Research Associate Ray Khalfani On March 13, ...
TANF Funding and COVID-19: A Critical Opportunity
Alex Camardelle
April 8, 2020
Gap Between Black and white children The COVID-19 pandemic will have an outsized impact on Black Georgians, ...
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