Scarlet Neath

Scarlet Neath is a seasoned professional in policy development and communications, currently serving as a Senior Advisor, Reimagining & Reform at the Policing Project at NYU Law since December 2024. Previously, Scarlet held the position of Policy Director at the Center for Policing Equity, leading a team to translate community insights into actionable policy goals and advocating for data collection and traffic safety policies. Scarlet's background includes positions as a Policy Research Manager, where research on community-centered policy recommendations was conducted, and as a Lead Writer for the Justice Navigator web app, developed with Google.org. Earlier roles include serving as a Research & Policy Associate at Fair and Just Prosecution, providing support to reform-minded prosecutors, and as a Senior Communications Associate at Vera Institute of Justice, managing media relations and strategic communication efforts. Scarlet holds a Master of Public Policy from The University of Edinburgh and a B.A. in English from The University of Texas at Austin.