Imprint Author

Erica Hickey

Erica Hickey is an accomplished policy expert with more than a decade of experience advocating for systems-involved youth and families. Her work is driven by a deep commitment to advancing policies that improve outcomes for young people impacted by the child welfare system, particularly those with foster care experience. As a policy strategist, she operates at the critical intersection of community organizing, research, and public policy. Drawing from her own lived experience in foster care, Hickey brings a unique and powerful perspective to her work, especially on issues related to preserving sibling connections following adoption.