Leadership & Team Development for Purpose-Driven Organizations
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I’m a public interest lawyer turned executive and leadership coach who helps mission-driven teams thrive through clarity, connection, and leadership capacity.
I partner with organizations to strengthen leaders and teams through executive coaching, leadership development programs, workshops, and speaking engagements. Together, we build the clarity, confidence, and cohesion your people need to create meaningful, sustainable impact.
My work is informed by strengths-based leadership and team development frameworks, including CliftonStrengths®, Everything DiSC®, and Five Behaviors®, depending on the goals of the engagement.
Explore the ways I help purpose-driven organizations strengthen their leadership, teams, and culture through customized development experiences.
Explore the ways I help purpose-driven organizations strengthen leadership, teams, and culture through practical, customized support.
Organizational Offerings
Tailored services designed to help leaders, managers, and teams communicate more effectively, grow with purpose, and sustain strong performance.
For organizations seeking deeper, ongoing support, explore leadership consulting and team development.
Leadership Consulting & Team Development
Support for nonprofit leadership teams that are not functioning as effectively as they could. Strengthen clarity, decision-making, accountability, and team effectiveness so your organization can operate more smoothly and advance its mission.
Workshops & Team-Building Sessions
Interactive workshops that strengthen trust, communication, collaboration, and accountability. Depending on your goals, sessions may draw on frameworks including CliftonStrengths®, Everything DiSC®, and Five Behaviors®.
Speaking Engagements
Keynotes and talks that energize, inspire action, and leave your team with tools they can use right away. Perfect for leadership retreats, staff summits, and professional development events.
Executive Coaching
One-on-one or small-group coaching for directors, VPs, and senior leaders to enhance decision-making, communication, and resilience. These sessions help leaders grow their self-awareness, influence, and ability to lead with purpose.
See Erica in Action
In this short clip, Erica shares practical guidance on networking, relationship-building, and professional growth. It offers a quick look at her speaking style and the kind of thoughtful, actionable support she brings to workshops and presentations.
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Interested in bringing Erica to your organization?
Let’s talk about a workshop, keynote, training, or facilitated conversation tailored to your audience.
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Professional Endorsements
Erica is a fantastic and knowledgeable resource. My institution worked with Erica on a webinar. She was engaging and provided thoughtful tips and tricks. All participants came away with concrete action items. I would absolutely work with Erica again and recommend her services to both organizations and individuals.
Allison Lyman, Director of Lifelong Learning Engagement, UMass Foundation
People of all ages and backgrounds loved feeling heard, supported, and safely challenged through the activities' opportunities for reflection and structured conversation. Nobody wanted the event to end! We look forward to inviting Erica back for another event soon!
Marisa Lopez,
Associate Director of Workforce & Economic Development
I had the chance to see Erica speak at the Career Counselors’ Consortium Northeast event, and she was fantastic—insightful, engaging, and full of creative energy. She showed how to use the LEGO Serious Play methodology as a tool for reflection and career decision-making, such a fun and memorable approach!
Natascha F. Saunders, Ed.D., MBA
The session Erica facilitated on leading in complex times was a standout experience for our Executive MBA community—including current cohort members, prospective students, and alumni. I highly recommend partnering with Erica for organizations and teams seeking to foster innovation, strengthen leadership, and help individuals recognize the value of diverse perspectives and approaches.
Mark Almeida, Director, Executive MBA Program
Erica facilitated a 3-part series for our professional community, providing opportunities for audience participation without making the session feel like work. Erica worked with me to shape the series as a co-created resource.
Michael S., Director of Programs
Participants
Erica is a fantastic speaker and educator and did an excellent job hosting the interactive webinar, which I left with several takeaways. I came away from the webinar with a fresh and unique perspective, and felt encouraged to take my next steps.Â
Kate Stoppiello, Workshop Participant
Erica's workshops are engaging and interactive. She provides a unique framework and blueprint for success. I enthusiastically recommend Erica for any of your coaching needs.
Phyllis Ottaviano, Research & Development Professional
I have been to many career-related workshops, but this conversation experience Erica facilitated at the Harvard Ed Portal stands out as uniquely effective. We interacted with group members in a fun, engaging manner and honed our listening skills. I recommend working with Erica to elevate your professional journey.
Annie Chow, Growth Marketing & Strategic Sales Leader
I did not expect to be so reflective during these exercises. A great way to network, learn others’ perspectives, and identify strengths within yourself and your team.
Izzy Marrero
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