Erika Scrimpshire

Erika Scrimpshire, PhD, has a diverse range of work experience spanning various industries and roles. Erika has served as the Vice President of Education Operations at ThriveDX, where they collaborated with executive and global partners to improve workforce efficiency and reduce resource costs. Erika also developed and scaled the structure and operations of an EdTech department and facilitated strategic decision making for online digital education programs and partnerships. Prior to their role at ThriveDX, they worked as the Head of Instructor Success and Director of Operations.

Before joining ThriveDX, Erika was an Adjunct Faculty member at Belmont University, where they were responsible for online course management and student instruction. Erika has also held leadership positions at MaxxContent, where they served as the Executive Vice President of Operations and Senior Director of Business Operations, and at SiteHawk, where they worked as the Director of Education and Professional Development and Senior Product Marketing Manager. In these roles, Erika focused on fostering partnerships, managing operations and sales, and improving employee training and development.

Additionally, Erika has experience working as a Research Specialist/Editor at LifeWay Christian Resources, where they managed publishing projects and ensured accuracy of printed materials. Erika also worked as a Production Editor at the same company.

Prior to their work at LifeWay Christian Resources, Erika served as a Community Manager - Development at the American Cancer Society, where they recruited and trained volunteers for fundraising events, managed budgets and donor relations, and developed strategic relationships with community leaders.

Overall, Erika Scrimpshire brings a wealth of experience in education operations, business development, marketing, and management to their roles.

Erika Scrimpshire, PhD, completed their Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biblical Studies at Amridge University from 2016 to 2023. Prior to this, they obtained a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Theology and Biblical Studies from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary between 2005 and 2009. In 2003 to 2004, Erika pursued German Studies, specifically Germanistik, at Johannes-Gutenberg-Schule Heidelberg. Erika began their education journey by earning a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Modern Languages from Mississippi College from 2000 to 2004.