Home: Raleigh/Durham, NC. Profession: Healthcare. Organization: Advance Community Health. Title: Chief Operating Officer. Alma mater: Appalachian State University (BS); University of Phoenix (MBA).
Current project: Working to streamline operations within FQHCs (federally qualified health centers). Recent recognition: Being invited and accepted as a Chief member. Hobbies: exercise, listening to music. Last book read: Forward, by Dr. David Jeremiah.
What one word would your closest friend use to describe you? Loyal. How do you define an ideal business relationship? Communication, trust, and loyalty. What is your guilty pleasure? Ice cream. What occupation, other than your own, do you most admire? Pilots. How do you relieve stress? Exercise and music.
What was your first paying job? Retirement community. What was your favorite college course? Biology. What was your favorite childhood toy or game? Cabbage Patch baby. What’s the best advice you received growing up? Always have a plan.
What change would you like to see in the world? Everyone seeking peace in the world. What mega-trend most concerns you? Economy, rise of technology, climate change.
What title would you choose for the movie about your life? Resilient Erica. Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? My father. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? An archaeologist. What advice would you give your younger self? Don’t worry.
Personal mission: Compassion. Personal motto: Always do what’s right!
