KIPP Colorado Public Schools
Erica Garcia has a diverse work experience in various leadership roles. Erica is currently the Chief People Officer at KIPP Colorado Public Schools, where they are responsible for designing and implementing systems that prioritize diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism. Prior to this role, Erica worked as a Consultant and Founder of The Pink Elephant Consulting Co, LLC, and as the Director of Talent at both vChief - Virtual Chief of Staff Service and TalentED Advisors. Erica also served as the Managing Director of Staff Knowledge & Learning Strategy at Teaching Trust and as the Director of Personnel & Talent at Aurora Public Schools. Erica's earlier experience includes working as the Senior Director of Talent & Human Resources at STRIVE Preparatory Schools. Throughout their career, Erica has focused on developing effective talent acquisition strategies and creating supportive learning environments for staff.
Erica Garcia has a Master's Degree in Public Administration from Ashford University. Erica also holds a Juris Doctorate in Law from Purdue Global Law School.
KIPP Colorado Public Schools
KIPP Colorado Schools is a local network of free, college-preparatory public charter schools whose mission is to equip our students with the academic skills and character strengths necessary to succeed in college and the competitive world beyond. Since opening our first school in Southwest Denver in 2002, KIPP Colorado has grown to operate five schools in some of Denver's most underserved neighborhoods. With over 1,800 students across our schools in Southwest and Far Northeast Denver and 500+ alumni, KIPP Colorado focuses its programming on three major contributors to student success: rigorous academics, strong character development, and our KIPP Through College program, which prepares students for acceptance to, and ultimate success in, college.