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Erin is from western Pennsylvania. She earned a bachelor's degree in psychology and literature from the University of Pittsburgh and a master's degree in industrial/organizational psychology from Chatham University.

Erin is currently performing process improvement and policy work at the Allegheny County Department of Human Services. She was previously the executive director of an addiction recovery program, the process improvement manager at the Institute for Research, Education and Training in Addiction, and formerly worked as a substance abuse and mental health counselor.

Erin R. McClelland previously ran for U.S. Congress in Pennsylvania’s 12th District in 2014 and 2016, but he did not win.

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Plans to enforce strict oversight on manufacturers to ensure compliance with trade regulations, particularly regarding the use of forced labor in supply chains, before they qualify for taxpayer-funded projects.

Supports using federal funds from the Inflation Reduction Act to install solar panels on schools, but criticizes the lack of integrity and standards in the Pennsylvania House bill regarding conflict mining and other evidence-based practices for procurement and construction.

Supports using federal funds from the Inflation Reduction Act to install solar panels on schools, but criticizes the lack of integrity and human rights standards in the Pennsylvania House bill regarding conflict mining.

Opposes investment in "dangerous, unregulated financial products and scam investments like the Keystone Saves program."

Opposes the current treasurer's investment of public pensions in "dangerous, unregulated financial products and scam investments."

Supports creating a Pennsylvania Cybersecurity Leadership Collaborative to protect critical infrastructure and taxpayers' dollars.

Supports creating a Pennsylvania Cybersecurity Leadership Collaborative to protect critical infrastructure and taxpayers' dollars from cyberattacks.

Supports prioritizing domestic investments over foreign ones due to lack of information and control in foreign investments.

Opposed the current treasurer's investment in foreign bonds, arguing for prioritizing domestic investments over foreign ones due to lack of information and control in foreign investments.

- Supports organized labor.
- Plans to enforce strict oversight on manufacturers to ensure compliance with trade regulations, particularly regarding the use of forced labor in supply chains, before they qualify for taxpayer-funded projects.
- Supports using federal funds from the Inflation Reduction Act to install solar panels on schools, but criticizes the lack of integrity and human rights standards in the Pennsylvania House bill regarding conflict mining.
- Opposes the current treasurer's investment of public pensions in "dangerous, unregulated financial products and scam investments."
- Supports creating a Pennsylvania Cybersecurity Leadership Collaborative to protect critical infrastructure and taxpayers' dollars from cyberattacks.
- Opposed the current treasurer's investment in foreign bonds, arguing for prioritizing domestic investments over foreign ones due to lack of information and control in foreign investments.

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Erin R McClelland

Erin is from western Pennsylvania. She holds a bachelors degree in psychology and literature from the University of Pittsburgh, and a masters degree in industrial/organizational psychology from Chatham University.

Erin R McClelland is currently performing process improvement and policy work at the Allegheny County Department of Human Services. She was previously the executive director of an addiction recovery program, the process improvement manager at the Institute for Research, Education and Training in Addiction, and formerly worked as a substance abuse and mental health counselor.

Erin McClelland previously ran for U.S. Congress in Pennsylvania’s 12th District in 2014 and 2016, but did not win.

Believes there is a need for a "grown-up in the room" to manage office finances responsibly.

Supports using supply chain management and lean systems to improve financial effectiveness, as demonstrated by a program that raised nearly $2 million in venture capital and was featured in Industrial Engineer Magazine.

Believes in using supply chain logistics and lean process improvement strategies to enhance effectiveness, reduce waste, and improve outcomes in financial management.

Believes in improving government financial management systems, processes, and policies.

Advocates for merit-based hiring, standardized work, and policies that protect workers and improve morale.

Opposes investing state money in foreign holdings.

As of October 1, 2024, Erin R McClelland’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Erin R McClelland is currently performing process improvement and policy work at the Allegheny County Department of Human Services. She previously worked at the Institute for Research, Education and Training in Addiction (IRETA) as their Process Improvement Manager and has experience as a substance abuse and mental health counselor.

Erin R. McClelland was the Democratic nominee for the United States Congress in Pennsylvania’s 12th Congressional District in 2014 and 2016.

- The treasurer is the chief financial officer of the state government and handles over $150 billion in state funds.
- The Office of the State Treasurer is responsible for the collection and distribution of state money and oversees transactions from state agencies.  
- The treasurer is the Chair of the Board of Finance and Revenue, which chooses the banks that hold the state’s money. 
- The treasurer sets interest rates paid on state deposits and resides over state tax appeals.
- The treasurer is elected to four-year terms and can hold a maximum of two terms.