Samantha Barthelemy is a Senior Advisor at the National Network for Safe Communities, where she partners with local governments, law enforcement agencies, and community stakeholders in the United States and internationally to design and implement evidence-based violence reduction strategies.
Prior to joining NNSC, Samantha served as a senior advisor to the City of Rio de Janeiro, leading public safety and violence prevention initiatives. Her professional experience spans government, journalism, international development, and consulting, including work with the United Nations on issues related to security, education, and social development.
Drawing on experience across Brazil, Europe, and the United States, Samantha supports jurisdictions translate research into practice, strengthen cross-sector partnerships, and build the systems and institutional capacity necessary to sustain violence reduction efforts and improve community safety over time.
Samantha holds a BA in International Relations and Political Science from Tufts University and a Dual Master of International Affairs in International Security Policy from Sciences Po Paris and Columbia University-SIPA. She is currently a PhD candidate in Criminal Justice at John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
Originally from Rio de Janeiro, Samantha enjoys traveling and exploring new places with her son, Benjamin.
