Erica Linn lost both her mother and father, Henrietta and Carmelo Sbezzi, in an impaired driving crash on October 28, 2016. This tragedy occurred on what should have been a joyous occasion, Erica’s birthday, following this immense loss, Erica has dedicated herself to a mission of advocacy, leaving her career in media sales and marketing to combat this 100% preventable crime. Residing in New York, Erica is a regional member of MADD’s New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania Regional Advisory Board and has also served on the MADD New York State Advisory Board. In addition, she served on MADD’s National Board, where she guided the organization’s direction and played a key role in passing the HALT Drunk Driving Act. This landmark law mandates impaired driving prevention technology in all news cars. Alongside MADD’s Government Affairs team and the MADD Ware Room, Erica mobilized cruicial support for the HALT Act – sharing her personal story with influential legislators, including Representative Mike Lawler, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, and Senator Ben Ray Lujan. As part of MADD New York’s Legislative Action team, Erica is dedicated to passing lifesaving legislative to address and ultimately end the public health and safety crisis of drunk and drugged driving. Erica is a passionate fundraiser, actively participating in events like Alk Like MADD and producing two MADD benefit concerts in NYC to raise vital funds for MADD’s mission. Erica’s voice resonates deeply as she regularly shares her powerful story across the region through speaking engagements and media interviews.