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Key Facts
Type
Person
Sector
ngo
Industry
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Status
Draft
Country
United States
Nationality
United States
Birth Date
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Death Date
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Sex
Male
Also Known As
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Tags
policy analyst
Overall Confidence
90%
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Career & Education
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About
Carl Helstrom is a male policy analyst based in the United States who has held significant leadership roles in public policy organizations. He served as chairman of the State Policy Network board of directors and was formerly the vice president for programs at the Bradley Foundation. His career includes involvement in policy or advocacy networks, with indications that he was succeeded by Lawson R. Bader, suggesting roles within think tanks or non-governmental organizations focused on public policy. Specific details on his contributions, tenure, or exact positions remain limited in public records.
Key Relationships
Whitney L. Ball
mentor
Carl Helstrom, writing for SPN after Ball's death, described her as a personal mentor and friend, noting that he learned 'important lessons about life and leadership from Whitney' over many conversations spanning their careers. He credited her with shaping his understanding of the freedom movement and noted their early professional intersection when he helped place her at the Philanthropy Roundtable.
Lawson R. Bader
succeeded
Bader succeeded Helstrom as Chairman of the State Policy Network board in January 2025 after Helstrom held the position for 25 years. Helstrom now serves as Senior Advisor, working closely with Bader on board governance programs.
Since 2025
Recent Events
Succeeded: Carl Helstrom → Lawson R. Bader
Bader succeeded Helstrom as Chairman of the State Policy Network board in January 2025 after Helstrom held the position for 25 years. Helstrom now serves as Senior Advisor, working closely with Bader on board governance programs.
1/1/2025