Erika Gerena is a senior executive leader and trusted advisor with more than 25 years of experience strengthening mission-driven organizations across local, national, and international contexts. With a deep focus on people and organizational development, she partners with leaders and teams through seasons of growth and change—building healthy cultures, aligning strategy and systems, and fostering sustainable impact. Having worked at every level of an organization, Erika brings a practical, grounded approach to leadership and operations, along with a passion for developing others, strengthening organizations for scale, and leading with humility, clarity, and care rooted in her faith.
Erika enjoys watching movies—especially documentaries and biographies—spending time with friends and laughing deeply, and exploring new places, events, and experiences alongside her husband. She also loves reading content that fuels her imagination and helps her dream bigger while staying grounded.
I love coffee and meaningful one-on-one conversations where I can learn about people’s stories and lived experiences. I’m most at peace in a cozy, quiet space—especially with the sound of a crackling fireplace, a darkened room, and time to reflect. Those moments help me recharge, listen well, and stay centered in both life and leadership.
My husband, Joshua, and I have been married for 23 years. We are a blended family and the proud parents of four adult children, one daughter-in-law, one son-in-law, and one precious granddaughter. Family is one of God’s greatest gifts to me and a constant reminder of grace, growth, and legacy.
“But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.”
Jeremiah 17:7–8 (NIV)