Patricia Erwin has been with the San Francisco Department of Public Health for over 16 years, currently as Deputy Director of the Community Health Equity and Promotion Branch within the Population Health Division. In this role, she oversees a team of health educators and other public health professionals who implement a diverse range of programs, with a focus on health promotion and improving systems and environments for community wellness. Patricia is also Co-Principal Investigator of San Francisco's Community Transformation Grant.

Patricia has a Master’s in Public Health from UC Berkeley. She has worked 25 years in the fields of public health and community health, both domestically and internationally.