Erika Cervantes

Erika Cervantes holds a Master of Public Policy from UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs and a dual Bachelor's degree in Economics and Urban Studies from UC Irvine. Currently serving as a Young Professionals Network Leadership Council Member for Latinas Lead California and the Senior Policy and Advocacy Manager at Alliance for a Better Community, Erika coordinates coalition-building efforts and engages with elected officials to address key issues affecting the Los Angeles Latino/a community. Previously, in roles including Program Manager at CSH and Public Policy and Government Relations at Southern California Grantmakers, Erika advanced significant state-level policies on homelessness and public policy research, demonstrating expertise in advocacy, coalition management, and stakeholder engagement across various sectors.