Ericia is a leader in the nonprofit sector, an entrepreneur, and an inspiration to young women around the world.

Ericia listens more than she speaks. She puts others before herself. She is a quiet force, solidly braced for any storm that may threaten her loved ones.

She speaks of her childhood village—her community and home—with reverence. I’m filled with joy and a twang of loving envy, when she speaks of her mother, her grandmother and her great-grandmother.

“I can't speak about myself without telling the biggest part of myself, which is I'm an immigrant. I was born on a little island. Surrounded by family and friends. But I didn't have that many resources. But what I had was an abundance of love and community.”