Erika Christiansen

Erika Christiansen possesses extensive experience in event planning, marketing, and design across various industries. Currently serving as the Central Competition Director at Special Olympics Pennsylvania since October 2021, Erika previously held positions such as Assistant Manager and Marketing Director at East Coast Health & Fitness, where responsibilities included marketing initiatives and operational support. During the tenure at Campus Catering at The Pennsylvania State University, Erika successfully planned over 500 events annually, tailored to meet diverse client needs. Additional roles include Suites Concierge for private events at Penn State, overseeing family programs at The Museum of Modern Art, and holding senior art direction positions at The Wall Street Journal and PEOPLE.com, contributing significantly to design and program development. Erika holds degrees in Visual Communications and Graphic Design from the Maryland Institute College of Art and Penn State University.