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André Marcel Harris, MSW

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Policy Analyst - Child Care & Early Learning Program at Texas Workforce Commission
📍 Houston, Texas, United States

André Marcel Harris is a dedicated policy professional and Ph. D. student with deep expertise in legislative advocacy, particularly for sickle cell and rare diseases. A Fayetteville State University alumnus, he has consulted for numerous pharmaceutical firms and held roles in the Texas House of Representatives. People describe him as compassionate and a powerful advocate.

He is a passionate and nationally recognized advocate for the sickle cell community, leveraging his personal experience with the disease to drive change. He is a proud member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. , serving as their National Sickle Cell Liaison Director, and is actively involved with the Sickle Cell Association of Houston.

Unique fact: He was honored to be featured as part of a Black History Month showcase.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Policy Analyst - Child Care & Early Learning Program
Job Level
Middle
Location
Houston, Texas, United States
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Sickle Cell Advocacy
As a person living with the disease, he is a national advocate, certified counselor, and researcher, serving on multiple advisory boards and collaborating with pharmaceutical companies.
Health Policy
His career is centered on policy analysis and legislative advocacy in public health, including roles with the Texas Legislature and consulting for major pharmaceutical companies on rare diseases.
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Career

Work history

12-2025
Policy Analyst - Child Care & Early Learning Program
Texas Workforce Commission
1-2025 - 6-2025
District Director & Senior Policy Analyst - Rep. Lauren Ashley Simmons (District 146)
Texas House of Representatives
10-2024 - 1-2025
Constituent Services Coordinator
Office of Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis
9-2024 - 10-2024
Policy and Legislative Affairs Intern
NASTAD
10-2022 - 7-2023
Doctoral Policy Fellow
Council on Social Work Education
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Education
8-2021 - 12-2026
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
University of Houston
8-2020 - 12-2021
Master of Social Work - MSW
University of Houston
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