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May
1980

Born in Virginia Beach

The first daughter of Bruce and Connie Johnson, Erika attended Alanton Elementary and Lynnhaven Middle, where she was on the Yearbook staff. Her mother was a German teacher for VBCPS, and Erika studied German for five years in middle school and high school. In her family, academic excellence wasn’t the only goal—her parents encouraged her to work hard and try new things. They believed that a well-rounded student would have as many options as possible when it came time to plan her future.

May
1980

June
1998

Graduates from First Colonial High School

An honors student, yearbook editor, and VP of the German Club, Erika graduated with several AP credits and an academic scholarship to Virginia Wesleyan University.

June
1998

May
2002

Graduates from VWU

Erika graduated as a Presidential Scholar with a liberal arts degree in Communication from Virginia Wesleyan University. She was an editor for the yearbook and an editor for the school newspaper. Her coursework included journalism, media studies, graphic design and theater.

May
2002

August
2002

Starts career at Virginia MOCA

Over more than 10 years at MOCA, Erika worked with the staff on membership, fundraising, education initiatives, and strategic planning in her role as Director of Marketing. It was there that she was able to forge partnerships with nonprofits throughout the region.

August
2002

2009-
2011

Becomes a mother

Raising two creative boys has been the greatest joy of her life. Erika is grateful that her children can be part of the same public school system that nurtured her own academic path.

2009-
2011

2013-
Present

Private Sector work

Erika has worked at several marketing agencies throughout Hampton Roads, specializing in digital marketing strategy, web development, and social media. Since 2018 she has been with Frequency Creative, a marketing agency based in Williamsburg. “One of the most rewarding parts of the work I do is helping small organizations achieve big results.”

2013-
Present

2003-
Present

Service

Erika has given her time to several community organizations. In 2021-22 she served on the Hermitage Elementary PTA Board as the Reflections co-chair. Over the years she has been a Reflections judge for a number of elementary schools in Virginia Beach. She has also done volunteer work with WHRO/WHRV, Norfolk Sister Cities Association, Girls on the Run, Hampton University School of Communication, and the Chesapeake Regional Health Foundation Bra-ha-ha art show.

2003-
Present

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