Simone Rede

Simone is a Certified Internal Auditor and Certified Government Auditing Professional with over 15 years of public service experience. She earned a master's degree in public policy and management from Carnegie Mellon University and a bachelor's degree in urban studies from Vassar College. Currently a candidate for City Auditor in Portland, Simone's focus is on modernizing performance auditing to prioritize health, safety, and equity in addressing homelessness. Her extensive background includes government auditing work on childcare safety, public transit transparency with TriMet, and oversight of housing bond programs. Since taking office in January 2023, Simone has concentrated on enhancing city transparency, labor negotiations, and key audit areas such as homelessness services and gun violence. Beyond her professional roles, she volunteers as a mentor to high school students in Portland to support college access. Living in northeast Portland with her wife and three dogs, Simone is committed to maintaining professional standards and advancing equitable opportunities and efficient use of taxpayer funds in the City of Portland.