Elizabeth Erickson

Elizabeth Erickson is the Head of Learning and Development at Supermajority, an organization focused on empowering women and advocating for their rights. She has a strong background in community development and non-profit management, having previously served as the Co-Executive Director at Higher Expectations, where she led strategic planning and fundraising efforts.

Education and Early Career

Elizabeth studied Journalism at the University of Minnesota and later joined the Peace Corps, serving as an English Educator in Madagascar. This experience sparked her passion for community engagement and solutions-oriented work. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master's Degree in International Public Affairs from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, which equipped her with skills for driving positive change in communities.

Professional Experience

At Higher Expectations, Elizabeth held various leadership roles:

• Co-Executive Director (July 2023 - Present): Focused on creating a five-year strategic plan and enhancing organizational leadership.
• Managing Director of Engagement (July 2022 - July 2023): Managed data and engagement teams while supporting fundraising initiatives.
• Engagement Director (March 2021 - July 2022): Worked on increasing equitable practices within the organization and managing funder relationships.

Her role at Supermajority involves developing programs that enhance learning and development initiatives aimed at empowering women across the United States.