Erica Morris

Erica Morris has a diverse background in event management and strategic partnerships. Erica is currently the Director of Strategic Partnerships at the Marcus Samuelsson Group since June 2021. Prior to this role, they worked as a Freelance Consultant specializing in event management for various clients including Visa, Cookies for Kids' Cancer, and Univision.

From 2010 to 2017, Erica was the Director of Special Events at the Marcus Samuelsson Group, where they played a key role in developing and executing the annual Harlem EatUp! festival. Before that, they served as the Director of Events and Strategic Partnerships at Gourmet magazine from 2007 to 2009.

Erica's career in event management began at New York Magazine, where they held the position of Director of Events from 2004 to 2007. Prior to that, they worked as a Special Events Manager at People Magazine from 2000 to 2004. Erica gained experience in catering and sales as the Dining Room Manager/Catering Sales Manager at The Tonic Restaurant from 1998 to 2000.

Erica Morris attended Blind Brook High School from 1984 to 1988. After completing their high school education, they pursued higher studies at the University at Albany, SUNY from 1988 to 1992. During this time, they did not earn a degree or specify their field of study. Later, Erica attended The Culinary Institute of America from 1996 to 1998, earning an associate's degree but did not specify their field of study.