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Work History
Education
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Political Work
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Erin McClelland

Erin McClelland

Natrona Heights,PA

Summary

I am a passionate, highly proficient, cradle to grave project leader with extensive experience developing policies and processes in large-scale complex-adaptive systems. I have written business plans and campaign prospectuses, raised millions for private, non-profit and political organizations, and served in management or executive positions in all three realms. Most importantly, I have a state-wide proven track record of building coalitions and overcoming seemingly insurmountable obstacles.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager

Allegheny County Department of Human Services
Pittsburgh, PA
06.2015 - 02.2024
  • Managed development of HR processes, policies & procedures for 2,000 employees
  • Tracked and analyzed state & federal legislation and regulatory policies and proposals
  • Promoted legislative priorities before state policymakers
  • Prepared status reports on legislative and regulatory actions and briefed executives
  • Designed systems for hiring, performance management and leadership development
  • Led process improvement and organizational change efforts across the system

Executive Director/Founder

Arche Wellness, LLC
Pittsburgh, PA
06.2006 - 06.2014
  • Designed/Managed the first state-licensed orthomolecular medical center for behavioral health and addiction
  • Raised $3 million in seed funding from a diverse network of donors
  • Developed and operated a systemic learning organization
  • Conceptualized and executed an effective legislative and regulatory strategy for state and federal licensure approval
  • Developed marketing materials, media strategies and messaging
  • Presented publicly as a health policy and process expert in the media

Program Manager

SPHS Behavioral Health
Greensburg, PA
02.2004 - 04.2006
  • Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and state regulations.
  • Established strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
  • Utilized data-driven decision-making approaches to inform strategy development and optimize outcomes.
  • Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.
  • Spearheaded innovative problem-solving techniques that addressed challenges head-on, resulting in effective resolution measures.

• Charged with program development and enhancement of billing and payer process and client satisfaction for multiple facilities

• Worked with public and commercial insurance reps to streamline reimbursement policies, restoring profitability

Process Improvement Manager

IRETA (Institute of Research, Education, & Training in Addiction)
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2003 - 11.2004
  • Trained on healthcare policy under former US Treasury Secretary Paul O’Neill.
  • Implemented lean processes across 4 PA healthcare systems (UPMC, Mercy, Pyramid Healthcare & Gateway Rehabilitation.)
  • Served as the addiction expert for the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy 25 Cities Initiative.
  • Led a leadership group of recovery stakeholders in PA, NY and NJ.

Education

Master of Science - Industrial Psychology

Chatham University
Pittsburgh, PA
12.2002

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
04.1997

Skills

  • Trained in Toyota Production System
  • Government Relations
  • Political Consulting
  • Excellent public speaker
  • Strong analytic and writing skills
  • Local/state/federal regulations
  • Health administration, process and policy development

Affiliations

  • Community Center for Aging in Place Advisory Committee Member 2013 – 2015
  • Pittsburgh Urban Magnet Project (PUMP) Board Member/ Chair: Futures Committee 2009-2014

Political Work

Political Strategist for Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen Zappala

June 2018 - May 2019

Designed all political strategy, marketing and media materials

Served as the official spokesperson for the campaign

Wrote all campaign policy papers, press releases & media responses

Campaign Manager for Debbie Kunselman for Pennsylvania Superior Court

January 2017-May 2017

Supervised all campaign operations

Designed all political strategy, materials and messaging

Timeline

Project Manager

Allegheny County Department of Human Services
06.2015 - 02.2024

Executive Director/Founder

Arche Wellness, LLC
06.2006 - 06.2014

Program Manager

SPHS Behavioral Health
02.2004 - 04.2006

Process Improvement Manager

IRETA (Institute of Research, Education, & Training in Addiction)
08.2003 - 11.2004

Master of Science - Industrial Psychology

Chatham University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Pittsburgh