PARTNER —Erin O'Keefe Levi is a gerontologist and recognized leading expert on health and long-term care issues. Ms. Levi served as the Director of the Office of State Relations for the State Assembly where she interfaced with legislators, state departments, commissions, and boards. Ms. Levi has also served as a Chief Consultant to the Assembly Majority Leader as well as the Committee on Aging and Long-term Care, where she led the policy and budget negotiations for nursing home reform. In these leadership positions she was responsible for managing health and human services legislation and policy. As a lobbyist, Ms. Levi also focuses on public safety and local government issues.

Ms. Levi earned her masters of health care administration and masters of science, gerontology from the University of Southern California. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of the California Council of the Alzheimer's Association.