Erin Carhart
About Erin Carhart
Erin Carhart serves as the Senior Director of Organizing, Training, and Campaigns at Planned Parenthood Federation of America, a position she has held since 2022. With extensive experience in community organizing and a background in public affairs, she focuses on advancing healthcare access and developing future leaders.
Work at Planned Parenthood Federation of America
Erin Carhart has held multiple positions at Planned Parenthood Federation of America since 2014. She currently serves as the Senior Director of Organizing, Training, and Campaigns, a role she has held since 2022. Prior to this, she was the Organizing and Training Director from 2021 to 2022, and the Regional Campaigns Director from 2018 to 2021. Erin also worked as the Youth Organizing Programs Manager from 2015 to 2017 and as the National Campus Organizer from 2014 to 2015. Her extensive experience at Planned Parenthood focuses on community organizing and campaigns aimed at advancing access to healthcare.
Previous Experience in Organizing and Campaigns
Before her current role, Erin Carhart worked as the National Organizing Director for NextGen America from 2017 to 2018. She also served as a Fellow at New Leaders Council in 2017. Earlier in her career, she was the Operations Coordinator for Teach For America in 2013 and held a position as Project Manager at Home HeadQuarters, Inc. in the same year. Additionally, she worked as a Research Assistant for Syracuse University Project Advance from 2012 to 2013.
Education and Expertise
Erin Carhart earned her Bachelor of Arts in Public Affairs and Women's and Gender Studies from Syracuse University - Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, completing her studies from 2010 to 2014. She is recognized as an expert in community organizing and campaigns, with a strong focus on advancing access to healthcare. Her educational background and professional experience contribute to her expertise in developing change makers and leaders to influence policy at various governmental levels.
Background in Community Leadership
Erin Carhart is passionate about strengthening communities through leadership development, social entrepreneurship, and civic participation. Her work emphasizes the importance of empowering individuals to become leaders and advocates for change. This commitment is reflected in her various roles at Planned Parenthood and her involvement in initiatives aimed at fostering civic engagement and community organizing.