Erica holds a BA in Paralegal Studies and an MBA, both from Maryville University. She is working on her PhD in Public Policy and Administration from Walden University.

She is a St. Louis Master Gardener, chairs the Food Systems Work Group for MOCAN – Missouri Council on Activity and Nutrition, leads a Peer Circle for Executive Directors of Color for Winrock International’s Food Systems Leadership Network, is a member of the Youth Ed & Development Work Group of Kids Win-Missouri, and a member of HomeGrown Stl.

When not working for A Red Circle, Erica is on the executive board committee as treasurer for Missouri Health Care for All.