Scarlett Bickerton
About Scarlett Bickerton
Scarlett Bickerton is a Policy Specialist in Federal Government Relations at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP, where she also leads policy initiatives related to digital assets. She has a background in political science and has worked on various political campaigns and research roles in healthcare and sustainability.
Current Role at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP
Scarlett Bickerton serves as a Policy Specialist in Federal Government Relations at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the firm's legislative efforts in Washington, D.C. In her role, she coordinates the Legislative Practice Group Internship Program and leads policy initiatives related to digital assets. Bickerton's responsibilities include monitoring and tracking federal legislative and regulatory developments, which informs the creation of advocacy materials.
Previous Experience in Healthcare and Policy Research
Before her current role, Scarlett Bickerton gained valuable experience in healthcare and policy research. She worked as a Research Assistant at the Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation for three months in 2019. Additionally, she served as a Health Policy Research Assistant at Michigan Medicine during the same year. Bickerton's background includes a position as a Sustainability Community Research Fellow at FoodLab Detroit in 2018, where she focused on community sustainability initiatives.
Political Campaign Involvement
Scarlett Bickerton has been actively involved in political campaigns, contributing to the 2020 presidential and Michigan senatorial campaigns. Her experience includes serving as a Phone Bank Training Captain for the Michigan Democratic Party in 2020. She also interned with the Michigan Senate Democrats, working directly with Senator Hollier for two months in 2019. These roles have provided her with insights into campaign strategies and grassroots organizing.
Educational Background in Political Science and Global Health
Scarlett Bickerton holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Gender and Health from the University of Michigan, where she studied from 2016 to 2021. In 2019, she furthered her education at the School for International Training, focusing on Global Health and Development Policy for 11 months. Her academic background equips her with a strong foundation in policy analysis and health-related issues.
Early Career and Internships
Scarlett Bickerton began her professional journey with various internships that laid the groundwork for her career in policy and research. She interned as a Legislative and Public Policy Intern at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP in 2019 for three months. Additionally, she worked as a Staff Reporter for The Michigan Daily in 2021, where she reported on local issues. These early experiences contributed to her understanding of legislative processes and public communication.