Erica Briggs
Educational Consultant
Troutdale,OR
Summary
Erica Briggs is a learning facilitator, educational consultant, creative artist, and writer. In each capacity, she is a storyteller, sharing connections that equip, inspire, and support healing and growth. Born in Oregon, Erica has traversed the globe, living and working in various educational settings. When she is at play, you will likely find her wandering in her garden, making a mess in her art studio, or hiking with her children to the nearest body of water.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Skills
Engaging & Interactive Teaching
Intuitive Facilitation
Capacity Building & Asset-Based Development
Curriculum Design & Implementation
Agility & Adaptability
Curiosity & Imagination
Collaboration & Leading by Influence
Cultural Competency
Communications & Public Speaking
Work History
Education Specialist
Nonprofit Association Of Oregon
Portland, Oregon
07.2022 - Current
- Execute planning and presentation of workshops, webinars, network sessions, cohorts and conferences.
- Develop and facilitate wellness curriculum for non-profit leaders.
- Research and apply industry trends and best practices for creating a culture of care in the workplace.
Servant Leader
Transformative Living Community, International
Troutdale, OR
05.2019 - Current
- Founded non-profit organization to provide free wellness retreats and affordable life-long learning opportunities.
- Direct and manage grant funded projects serving traditionally disenfranchised communities in support of individual and community resilience.
- Conduct research on best-practices to design in person and online curriculum that equips and inspires well being.
Group Facilitator
Anti-Defamation League, Northwest Region
Portland, OR
04.2019 - 01.2024
- Performed over 100 hours of group facilitation in meaningful conversations related to identity, bias, systemic inequality, power and privilege.
- Demonstrate depth of understanding of intersecting identities including race, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age and socio-economic status.
- Build meaningful relationships that yield measurable results.
Director of Equitable Learning
Wayfinding College, Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Developed and strengthened efforts to create inclusive and equitable learning community.
- Designed, developed and facilitated Foundations in Resilience and Equity & Liberation lab.
- Collaborated to develop strategies for organizational dismantling of systemic racism in college settings.
Education Specialist
Goodwill Industries Columbia-Willamette, Portland, Oregon
04.2019 - 04.2020
- Facilitated learning workshops for 500+ GICW employees, leadership staff, and community members.
- Researched and developed top rated new workshop related to health and wellness; assisted with updating curriculum to better serve stakeholders and align with managers' goals.
- Strengthened and maintained community partnerships; supported positive impact of program through services and individuals served.
Principal/Special Projects/Social Studies Teacher
Rosemary Anderson High School, Portland, Oregon
03.2016 - 06.2018
- Created culturally responsive educational community that supported differentiated learning styles, special needs, and behavioral challenges of students.
- Observed and assessed educational instruction and coordinated informational meetings, workshops and trainings for staff and volunteers.
- Designed, coordinated and presented project-based curriculum for social studies students, and dual credit course in psychology.
Director of Educational Strategy
Metanoia Community Development Corporation, North Charleston, SC
04.2011 - 03.2016
- Researched, designed and implemented culturally relevant, project-based leadership development curriculum and educational program.
- Hired, trained, and supported team to oversee fidelity to curriculum and day-to-day operation of elementary education program.
- Facilitated open communication and outreach to maintain healthy relationships with parents, volunteers, community members and outside organizations.
Education
Master of Arts - Africana Studies
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 08.1993 - 08.1995
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Mills College
Oakland, CA 03.1990 - 05.1993
Timeline
Education Specialist
Nonprofit Association Of Oregon
07.2022 - Current
Director of Equitable Learning
Wayfinding College, Portland, Oregon
08.2020 - 12.2021
Servant Leader
Transformative Living Community, International
05.2019 - Current
Group Facilitator
Anti-Defamation League, Northwest Region
04.2019 - 01.2024
Education Specialist
Goodwill Industries Columbia-Willamette, Portland, Oregon
04.2019 - 04.2020
Principal/Special Projects/Social Studies Teacher
Rosemary Anderson High School, Portland, Oregon
03.2016 - 06.2018
Director of Educational Strategy
Metanoia Community Development Corporation, North Charleston, SC
04.2011 - 03.2016
Master of Arts - Africana Studies
Cornell University
08.1993 - 08.1995
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Mills College
03.1990 - 05.1993