Setareh Samii has more than a decade of health policy experience and a deep knowledge of the biopharmaceutical industry. She works with innovative companies and trade associations to conceptualize and execute complex public affairs and strategic communications campaigns that help advance their policy and business goals.

Prior to joining Reservoir, Setareh spent several years at the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) as a Director in the Policy and Research Department, where she provided a broad range of policy expertise on a number of PhRMA’s key federal advocacy priorities, including intellectual property, industry economics, venture capital, and STEM education. She has also held positions at APCO Worldwide and the J. Craig Venter Institute.

Setareh received a J.D. from the George Washington University where she also completed a B.A. in International Affairs with a focus on Global Public Health.