Erica Simon

Erica Simon has a diverse work experience, starting with their current role as Deputy Director of Higher Education Strategy and Workforce Development at Educate Texas, a position they have held since October 2021. Prior to this, they worked as a Project Manager for WE CAN TX, where they supported regional partnerships in building pathways from education to workforce. Erica also served as an Assistant Director of Strategic Development and Partnerships at Southern Methodist University from April 2015 to September 2020, and as a Project Specialist from July 2012 to April 2015. Before joining SMU, they worked as a Spanish Teacher at St. Philip's School and Community Center from August 2010 to August 2012. Erica's earlier experience includes a role as a Research Assistant at Southern Methodist University from September 2009 to March 2010, and being the Owner of Branches A Garden Workshop from August 2007 to January 2010.

Erica Simon has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History/Spanish from the University of California, Berkeley. Erica also holds a Master of Landscape Architecture degree from The University of Texas at Arlington. Erica has studied Art History at the University of California, Santa Cruz and has received certifications in Project Management Simplified, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, as well as Unconscious Bias from LinkedIn. Erica has also completed an education program at the State Board of Education Texas. No specific start or end years are provided for any of their educational experiences or certifications.