Erin Ryan, Founder & President of Elevate Advocacy, brings more than a decade of experience in nonpartisan policy, research, and advocacy, as well as a background in organizing and grassroots fundraising on political campaigns. She is driven by her commitment to social change, community-focused solutions, and equity.
She has success in building programming from the ground up, such as her work as a founding staff member of The Women's Public Policy Network, a first-of-its-kind coalition of more than 40 women's organizations. In that role, she spearheaded advocacy campaigns and policy wins on many issues, including paid family leave and pay equity.
Erin has been a leading voice in Ohio on early childhood issues, maternal and infant health, and gender justice - building effective relationships with policymakers, nonprofit organizations, and advocates; serving as an issue expert; and advancing policy change at the local, state, and federal levels.
Elevate Advocacy will bring an individualized approach to the work, tailored to each client’s needs and focused on results. Founder & President, Erin Ryan, will bring her expertise as a passionate and accomplished leader to help your organization make an impact and create change.
She has a track record of success in creating concrete impact and change for organizations and causes, including providing expert testimony more than 20 times in the Ohio Statehouse, leading the successful passage of legislation to end child marriage in Ohio, and serving as a key spokesperson in the media on issues impacting women, families, and children.
