# James G. Scott

> James G. “Jim” Scott is the founder, president and CEO of Applied Policy, the Alexandria, Virginia consulting firm he established in 2009. A former U.S. Senate legislative counsel, federal agency adviser and corporate government affairs director, he combines legal drafting experience with business leadership, convening and mentorship.

- **Role:** Founder, President and CEO at Applied Policy
- **Organizations:** Applied Policy, U.S. Senate Office of the Legislative Counsel, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Hoffmann-La Roche, Northern Virginia Health Policy Forum, Alliance for Aging Research, Partnership for a Healthier Alexandria
- **Education:** Bachelor of Science in Political Science, James Madison University, Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law
- **Known for:** Founded Applied Policy in 2009 and continues to serve as president and CEO., Received recognition through a unanimously passed Senate resolution for his legislative work, as described in his official biography., Graduated magna cum laude from Catholic University’s Columbus School of Law.

## Career timeline

- **—** — Served as Assistant Counsel in the U.S. Senate Office of the Legislative Counsel.
- **—** — Served as Senior Legislative Advisor at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
- **—** — Directed federal government affairs at Hoffmann-La Roche.
- **2009** — Founded Applied Policy in Alexandria, Virginia.
- **2011** — Joined the Alliance for Aging Research board.
- **2016** — Became vice chair of the Alliance for Aging Research board.
- **2017** — Named chair of the Alliance for Aging Research board on October 5.

## Achievements

- Founded Applied Policy in 2009 and continues to serve as president and CEO.
- Received recognition through a unanimously passed Senate resolution for his legislative work, as described in his official biography.
- Graduated magna cum laude from Catholic University’s Columbus School of Law.
- Founded the Northern Virginia Health Policy Forum.
- Established an internship program to give back to Catholic University and James Madison University.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Moderated the Northern Virginia Health Policy Forum’s October 7 conversation with Sarah Harding.
- **2026-08** — Moderated an August 27 forum discussion with Stefan Walzer and Brittany La Couture.
- **2025-09** — Announced Cheryl Powell’s appointment to a vice president role at Applied Policy.

## Links

- Website: https://www.appliedpolicy.com/meet-the-team/james-scott/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesgscott

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