Erica Southerland

Erica Southerland is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in team leadership, policy advocacy, project management, and education across various industries.

She is an accredited public relations practitioner with expertise in storytelling, advocacy, digital media, media relations, public affairs, crisis communication, and comprehensive writing.

Erica holds a Ph.D. in Media (Mass Communication) & Public Affairs from Louisiana State University, an M.A. in English - Professional Writing from Old Dominion University, and a B.A. in Public Relations from Hampton University.

Her career spans roles such as Director of Marketing + Communications at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Senior Marketing Communications Consultant at The DSC Agency, and Assistant Professor at both Howard University and Norfolk State University.

She has also held positions in corporate communications at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and public relations at Hampton University, along with experience in development coordination and membership management at the Virginia Zoo.

For more information on Erica Southerland, visit her website at http://www.docsoutherland.com/