Chelsea Kelleher
Chelsea Kelleher
Director
Chelsea Kelleher, MPP, works with state partners to support the oversight and implementation of opioid settlement funds as part of broader efforts to strengthen behavioral health and Medicaid systems. She delivers technical assistance and policy analysis to advance effective, data-informed approaches across behavioral health policy and program implementation.
Previously, Chelsea led Aurrera Health’s work on the Medication Assisted Treatment Expansion Project, a statewide effort to improve access to treatment for opioid use disorder. She has developed educational resources for stakeholders, supported the Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System, and assisted counties in strengthening Medi-Cal financing and service delivery. Before joining Aurrera Health, Chelsea was a senior policy analyst at the National Governors Association, where she supported states in developing opioid-related prevention and treatment strategies. Her earlier experience includes research roles at the American Institutes for Research and the UC Berkeley Center for the Advanced Study of Aging Services.
In her free time, Chelsea enjoys hiking, running, and discovering new places to travel and explore.
Focus Areas
Education
Master of Public Policy, University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, University of the Pacific
