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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
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
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
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
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)
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
Erin McClelland