Born and raised in Tkaronto, Erica is the child of immigrant parents from Jamaica and Philippines. She began her career in research on Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism. Through this work, she has consulted with non-profits, corporations, and governments to create organizational strategy that prioritizes equity; as well as led community consultations addressing oppressive policies and instances of racism. Recently, she has worked in the Immigration and Settlement sector and currently serves as the Director of Operations for the Department of Imaginary Affairs, whose vision is to create a Canada where everyone feels welcome and has a strong sense of well-being and belonging.