Brad Erickson

Brad Erickson has a diverse work experience that spans from 1990 to 2023. Brad has worked in various roles and organizations, including the California Faculty Association where they served as the Chapter President, leading the planning and organizing of faculty rights at San Francisco State University. At San Francisco State University, Brad held roles such as Senator At-Large, Academic Senate Executive Committee, Vice Chair of the Academic Senate, and Lecturer Faculty, where they taught courses and participated in committees. Brad also has experience as an Academic Editor and Applied Researcher, providing editing and coaching services and leading research projects for nonprofits and government agencies. Additionally, Brad has worked as a Communications Consultant and Project Associate for different organizations. Brad has taught as a Lecturer Faculty at the University of the Pacific, University of California at Berkeley, California State University, East Bay, and the University of California at Davis. Furthermore, Brad has been a Visiting Scholar/Field Researcher at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona and has worked as a Playwright, Composer, Librettist, and Performer at the OCCIDENTAL ARTS & ECOLOGY CENTER. Overall, Brad has a strong background in academia, consulting, and research.

Brad Erickson received their B.A. in Humanities from New College of California, where they studied from 1980 to 1983. Brad later pursued further education at the University of California, Berkeley, where they obtained their PhD in Social/Cultural Anthropology from 2002 to 2008.