Erika Leuchte

About Erika Leuchte

Policy Analyst with a strong passion for increasing access and affordability of mental health and substance use treatment services. Experience in federal level work, however I am particularly dedicated to impacting policy at the state-level.

Experience

1. Policy Analyst

   National Council for Mental Wellbeing

   May 2023 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Conduct research and analysis on public policy issues at the state and federal levels, prepare written materials that summarize current status of legislation and regulation, and provide a recommendation for actionTrack legislation and regulations and closely monitor relevant events. Produce information on the implications of government actions for the National Council and membersDraft advocacy materials including action alerts, talking points, social media posts, etcCoordinate with organizations that have similar legislative or regulatory interests. Attend coalition and other external meetings as neededAssist in the production of Capitol Connector, the National Council’s public policy e-newsletter. Contribute to other newsletters, publications, and social media posts as neededSupport the Public Policy Committee and Association Executive CommitteeAssist with National Council Hill Day and NatCon activities, including the production and dissemination of materials and other logistics as neededSupport efforts related to our grassroots network and other advocacy activities

Education

• University of Massachusetts Amherst

  Master's degree, Public Policy and Administration

  2021 — 2023

• University of Massachusetts Amherst

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Psychology

  2014 — 2018