Amy Erickson

Program Director

Amy Erickson is the Director of Rhode Island Programs at Innovation Studio, based in Providence, Rhode Island.1 She has been in this role since January 2022, following a progression of positions within the organization.1

Career at Innovation Studio

Amy's journey at Innovation Studio includes:

Director of Rhode Island Programs (January 2022 - Present)
Associate Director, Programs and Partnerships (October 2020 - January 2022)
Events Manager, Venture Café Providence (June 2019 - October 2020)
Event Planning Contractor, Venture Café Providence (April 2019 - June 2019)1

Professional Background

Before joining Innovation Studio, Amy held various positions in event management, development, and philanthropy:

Events Manager at Providence Children's Museum
Director of Development at The Bridge Center
Designated Giving Specialist and Major Gifts Assistant at Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)1

Education

Amy holds a Master's Degree in History from Central Washington University (2010-2012) and a Bachelor's Degree in History from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (2003-2007).1

Role and Responsibilities

As the Director of Rhode Island Programs, Amy is involved in various initiatives:

She leads the CREATE Business Incubator Program, which helps aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners develop their ideas into successful business models.2
Amy is responsible for coordinating programs and can be contacted at Amy.Erickson@Innovationstudio.org for inquiries about Innovation Studio's Rhode Island offerings.2

Personal Qualities

Amy is described as a "rockstar" in her field, with a talent for gathering groups with similar interests and connecting people.1 She is known as a lifelong learner who puts people first and leads with her values.1