Erica Koehn Samz

Erica Koehn Samz currently serves as the Manager of Growth and Special Projects at Crisis Prevention Institute, focusing on identifying and implementing organic growth opportunities and supporting post-merger integrations. Prior to this role, Erica was the National Director of Operations at Open Sky Education, where significant achievements included leading strategic planning, improving process maturity ratings by 20% year-over-year, and achieving an 80% reduction in classroom teacher openings within six weeks. Experience also includes positions such as Senior Financial Analyst and Regional Director of Operations, contributing to financial oversight and operational improvements across multiple educational institutions. Erica's earlier career included roles in teaching and instructional leadership, complemented by an MBA in Strategy and Leadership from Indiana University and a Bachelor's degree in History, International Studies, and Political Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.