Elizabeth Harmon

Elizabeth Harmon is a native of Columbia, South Carolina, and a graduate of the University of South Carolina with a B.A. in Political Science. Before joining the South Carolina Hospital Association (SCHA), she worked as a certified paralegal in Columbia and Washington, D.C. and served as Legislative Liaison for the Medical University of South Carolina. Elizabeth has been with SCHA for 25 years, serving as a key member of the SCHA Advocacy team and working on issues ranging from Medicaid and workforce expansion to trauma and mental health policy and legislation. In July 2025, at the invitation of the SCHA Foundation, she joined the SCHA Behavioral Health Team as Special Advisor, Behavioral Health, a non-lobbying role.

Drawing on her extensive policy experience and passion for behavioral health, Elizabeth works with SCHA members, state agencies, policymakers, and community partners to improve access to behavioral health services and elevate awareness of resources across South Carolina through a “no wrong door” approach. She especially enjoys building connections and partnerships that can help move the needle in behavioral health.

Elizabeth is a Riley Fellow and a graduate of Leadership South Carolina. Outside of work, she has served—and currently serves—on the board of the Mental Illness Recovery Center (MiRCI, Inc.) and is a former member of the Friends of Epworth Children’s Home. She is a dog-lover and enjoys playing games, antiquing, gardening, and traveling with her family.

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