Erica has spent her career forging meaningful relationships in the Hospitality and Higher Education Industries.  As the VP of Partner Engagement at Rewriting the Code, Erica serves as a trusted advisor for RTC’s company partners, assisting them in building diverse teams in the technology industry through creative programs and recruiting strategies. Prior to Rewriting the Code, Erica served as a Sr. Early Talent Recruiter and Intern Program Manager for a large quick-service restaurant chain. In this role, she helped meet the organization’s early talent hiring goals through diverse college recruitment strategies and facilitated connections between hiring managers and university partners.

Erica has a broad range of experiences both recruiting and developing students in Higher Education, as well as working in Sales and Event Operations in world-class Hospitality organizations.  She takes pride in helping individuals and organizations transform through positivity, encouragement and courageous leadership, and understands the power of relationships in organizational success.

Erica holds a Bachelor's degree in Hospitality & Tourism Management and a Masters degree in Counselor Education, with a focus on Student Development in Higher Education.