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Contact:
Ericka O. Erickson
Marin County Child Care Commission
Marin County Office of Education
1111 Las Gallinas Avenue
San Rafael, CA 94903
Phone – 415-499 5827
E-Mail: eerickson@marinschools.org
Web site: http://marinschools.org/ECE/Pages/Child-Care-Commission.aspx
Responsibilities:
Coordination of Commission activities
Monitor public policy and work in a policy capacity for the Commission
Conduct work around planning and development of child care services
Participate in community development activities
Background
A naturalized American citizen from Brazil, Ericka’s background includes more than 20 years of national and international experience in adult education, program management, multicultural marketing, and organizational development. She has a Master’s degree in Public Administration and a B.A. in Business Administration from two prestigious universities in Brazil. Ericka also completed a Post-Master’s Program in Integrative Eco-Social Design, with concentration in Women’s Leadership, at Gaia University International. A Lecturer at San Francisco State University School of Social Work, she teaches courses on evaluative research, global poverty, ethics, and social differences in social work practice. Before joining the Marin County Child Care Commission, Ericka worked in the non-profit sector for twelve years as a staff member at the Marin County Grassroots Leadership Network, where she was the Associate Director for seven years. She also served for many years as a member of non-profits boards and public commissions, including Alcohol Justice, Brazilian Alliance, Violence Prevention Forum, the Marin Women’s Commission, and the Marin County Planning Commission.
