Claudia Simao
I am a behavioral scientist and public policy expert with a PhD in social experimental psychology and 15+ years of experience in research, intervention design, and impact evaluation.
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I am a behavioral scientist and public policy expert with a PhD in social experimental psychology and 15+ years of experience in research, intervention design, and impact evaluation.
I have a proven track record of applying social and behavior change methodologies to complex challenges in international development, working with organizations such as the ILO and ISSA.
I lead research initiatives, design and implement behavior change strategies, secure funding, and collaborate with stakeholders across government, intergovernmental, and civil society organizations to drive meaningful social outcomes.
- 9 years' experience
- Joined May 2026
Industry experience
- Government
- Non-Profit Organization
- Education
- Professional Services
- Healthcare
Work experience· 9 roles
Designed and supported behavioral experiments focused on increasing social security affiliation among informal workers in emerging economies; developed a step-by-step toolkit for scalable behavioral interventions; conducted a focused systematic review; provided capacity-building workshops to international teams.
Led end-to-end research programs to design and implement interventions for policy innovation and public sector programs in the Global South; conducted experimental designs; designed training and capacity-building programs; wrote and supported grant proposals; presented findings to internal and external audiences.
Derived behavioral insights to promote healthier food choices for bariatric surgery patients; applied behavioral science principles to enhance app design; provided evidence-based, actionable insights and recommendations for optimizing functionality and user experience.
Education
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