Ericka Perryman

Ericka Perryman has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Ericka is currently working as the Senior Director of Issue Communications at the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM), a position they have held since 2019. Prior to this, Ericka served as the Director of Issue Communications at the same company from November 2019 to December 2022.

Before joining AFPM, Ericka worked for Edelman, a communications firm, starting in 2015. Ericka held the position of Vice President, Energy, Natural Resources and Public Affairs from October 2017 to November 2019. Prior to that, they worked as a Senior Account Supervisor in the Energy Practice from July 2015 to October 2017.

In 2014, Ericka worked at DDC as a Senior Communications and Engagement Strategist. Ericka'srole involved developing and executing national and international constituent engagement strategies, focusing on various subject matters including domestic energy production, health care policy, and defense. Ericka also served as the Deputy Communications Director at DDC from January 2014 to October 2014.

Ericka's career in politics began in 2011 when they worked for the U.S. House of Representatives. Ericka served as the Press Secretary for the North Carolina 5th District from June 2012 to January 2014 and as a Legislative Assistant and Press Staffer for the California 49th District from January 2011 to June 2012.

Prior to their work in the U.S. House of Representatives, Ericka worked as a Press Secretary for the 75th District in the California State Assembly from November 2008 to January 2011. Ericka also gained experience working in the legal field as a Legal Support Assistant at the Riverside County District Attorney's Office from January 2008 to October 2008.

Ericka's career started with an internship at NCTA in 2007.

Overall, Ericka Perryman has a strong background in communications, public affairs, and government relations, with a focus on energy and policy issues.

Ericka Perryman attended Biola University from 2004 to 2007, where they received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the Torrey Honors Institute. In 2007, they also briefly attended Georgetown University's Institute on Business and Government Affairs. In 2008 and 2009, Perryman pursued further education at Sacramento State University, participating in the Jesse Marvin Unruh Assembly Fellowship Program at the Center for California Studies.