User:Erin Thatcher MD, Ph.D

{User:Erin Thatcher MD, Ph.D} Erin Thatcher is a licensed psychiatrist from the state of Louisiana. As a former staff member for the Louisiana Secretary of State’s Office and former Boards and Commissions cabinet member for the Louisiana Office of the Governor, Erin has remained politically neutral and has relentlessly fought for equal rights and social justice in government. In addition, she is an honorary member of the Louisiana House of Representatives and is an experienced campaign manager for past Libertarian and Democratic candidates. Currently, she is a counselor, adviser, and mentor for www.outright.org, a non-profit LQBTQ international advocacy organization’s Louisiana chapter and an activist for Black Lives Matter Louisiana. She is a member of the Louisiana Press Association and published author for OutRight Louisiana, Citizens for a Better Louisiana, and contributing writer for many Louisiana based publications. She is daughter-in-law to the legendary Louisiana music producer and publisher, Floyd Soileau. She donated her original art and bibliography work for many Cajun and Zydeco musician featured on the Swallow Record Label.