Erika Shugart

Erika Shugart is currently the Executive Director at National Science Teachers Association. Prior to this, they served as the CEO of ASCB from January 2016 to March 2021. Erika has also worked as a Principal at Erika Shugart Consulting, LLC from January 2013 to December 2016.

Shugart has provided strategic leadership and operational management for scientific society with over 7,000 members. Erika has also partnered with and guided volunteer board to fulfill the organization’s mission and to ensure that the Society serves the needs and interests of its members. Additionally, they oversaw Society’s operations including a 6,000 attendee annual meeting, scientific and education journals, career development programs and extensive science advocacy work.

Under their leadership, the ASCB completed a 5-year strategic planning process which resulted in expansions and improvements in all major programs. Erika also managed a $6 million+ annual budget and $10 million+ investment portfolio to ensure the financial integrity and stability of the Society. Furthermore, they collaborated with other organizations for greater impact on issues such as diversity, sexual harassment, and civic science.

Erika Shugart Consulting LLC was a boutique public affairs firm specializing in providing regulatory affairs, legislative affairs, association management, and strategic communications services to trade associations, non-profits, companies, and coalitions.

Some of their notable clients included: American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), American College of Radiology (ACR), Alliance for Regenerative Medicine (ARM), American Psychiatric Association (APA), Autism Science Foundation (ASF), The

Erika Shugart has a Ph.D. in Biology from the University of Virginia and a BS in Biology from William & Mary.

Some individuals on their team include Moira Fathy Baker - Deputy Executive Director, Ryan Foley - COO, and Tricia Shelton - Chief Learning Officer.