Simone B.

Simone B. has extensive work experience in various legal and policy-related roles. Simone'smost recent position is as the Director of The Koons Family Institute on International Law & Policy at the International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children, which they started in 2022. Prior to that, they worked as a Research Manager at Thorn in 2021. From 2013 to 2021, Simone held a position at the Embassy of Australia, United States of America, where they focused on contracts, strategic legal policy, and research. Simone also worked as a Lawyer at SHUSAKU·YAMAMOTO in 2013, at Bechtel Corporation in 2012, and at Fragomen in 2011, demonstrating their experience in the legal field.

Simone B. has a diverse education history. Simone holds a Master's degree in Forensic Behavioral Science from Swinburne University of Technology and a Master's degree in Intelligence Analysis from Charles Sturt University. Simone also obtained a Bachelor's degree in Criminology & Asian Studies from Griffith University and another Bachelor's degree in Law Electives from The University of Hong Kong.

Simone has further educational qualifications from QUT (Queensland University of Technology). Simone completed a Bachelor's degree in Law and a Postgraduate degree in Secondary School Teaching. Simone also pursued a postgraduate degree in Law & Legal Practice from QUT.

In addition to their academic achievements, Simone obtained certification as a Lawyer in Australia in 2010.