Erica Surbone Sammarco

Erica Surbone Sammarco has extensive work experience in various roles. Erica is currently serving as the Senior Vice President for Advancement at People Inc. Foundation, where they provide leadership for marketing and communications, grants development, and strategic planning. Erica has been associated with People Inc. since 2023.

Prior to that, Erica worked at Canisius College. Erica held the position of Associate Vice President, Assistant to the President and was responsible for supporting strategic initiatives, planning and assessment functions, and special projects. Erica also served as Secretary to the college's Board of Trustees. Erica worked at Canisius College from 2005 to 2023. Additionally, they served as the Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations at Canisius College from 2005 to 2010.

Erica also has experience working at URS Corporation as a Proposal Coordinator from 2003 to 2005. In this role, they collaborated with various teams to develop proposals for the engineering firm.

Furthermore, Erica worked as a Freelance Grants Consultant and Proposal Writer independently from 2003 to 2005. During this time, they provided consulting services for grant proposals.

Erica started their career at Lucy Curley and Co. as a Sr. Account Executive and Proposal Writer from 2001 to 2003. Erica played a key role in acquiring over $5 million in grant funds for various clients.

Overall, Erica Surbone Sammarco has showcased their expertise in leadership, strategic planning, development, proposal writing, and communication throughout their work experience.

Erica Surbone Sammarco completed their education history as follows: Erica earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Psychology from Canisius University from 1997 to 2000. Prior to that, they obtained a High School Diploma from Nardin Academy from 1992 to 1996. Erica later pursued a Master of Arts degree in English from the University of Rochester from 2000 to 2001. Additionally, Erica Surbone Sammarco also holds a Bachelor's degree in English from Caisius College and a Master of Arts degree in English Language and Literature, General from the University of Rochester.