Simon Palmore is an experienced professional with a diverse background in nonprofit media, community engagement, and political campaign management. Currently serving as an Associate in Climate Training at Opportunity Finance Network and a Strategic Consultant at Beacon Media, Simon has also held notable positions such as Autry Fellow at MDC, where contributions included producing extensive written outputs on policy issues affecting the South. Previous experience encompasses campaign management for Melissa McCullough’s Town Council bid, leadership roles within the Community Policing Advisory Committee in Chapel Hill, and directorial responsibilities for student government elections at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. A graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in American History from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Simon's involvement in community initiatives and civic engagement highlights a commitment to public policy, racial justice, and effective local governance.