Erika Gerdes

Erika Gerdes is an experienced recruitment professional specializing in Emerging Technologies, particularly in Software Development, Cyber Security, Data Science, and Commercial Services. Currently serving as Vice President at Glocomms, from November 2023 to May 2025, Erika focuses on placing top talent in Software, Cloud Infrastructure, and Generative AI across North America. Previous roles include Associate Vice President and Managing Principal Recruitment Consultant, and a Home-Based Program Worker at The Arc of Centre County, where Erika supported individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Erika's early career includes an internship at Mid-State Literacy Council, creating workplace communication lessons, and working as a Medical Assistant at Orthopedic Specialists of North County, assisting in patient care. Erika holds a Bachelor's degree in Rehabilitation and Human Services from Penn State University, completed in January 2020, and graduated from Carlsbad High School in January 2016.