Erica

Erica Lindsay is a retired United States Air Force Security Forces veteran who served with the 802nd Security Forces Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. During her military career, she held positions of increasing responsibility, leading Airmen and supporting crisis response, investigations, security operations, and large-scale military events.

Following her service, Erica used her GI Bill to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a minor in Criminal Justice from Cal Poly Pomona and a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from California Baptist University.

Today, Erica is a behavioral health clinician and Court Liaison for the Veterans Treatment Court in Orange County, where she works with justice-involved veterans to support recovery, strengthen well-being, and help them successfully reintegrate into their communities. Her clinical experience includes working with individuals experiencing trauma, substance use, prolonged grief, attachment challenges, and other behavioral health needs.

Erica also serves as an advisor to Veteran Strong USA, supporting mental health initiatives, community collaboration, veteran-specific resources, and advocacy. Across her work, she is committed to ensuring veterans have access to meaningful support, connection, and the tools they need to move forward with purpose.