Dr. Erica Robertson, “Dr. Rob,” is a Doctor of Education, Fierce Child Advocate, Literacy Crusader, and International Strategic Change Leader. Dr. Rob is dedicated to equipping youth with the skillset and mindset required to elevate and advance humanity.Dr. Robertson's passion lies in the intersectionality of early brain development, mental well-being, peace education, and adult literacy. Her unique perspective on education stemming from her work on the international stage and extensive interactions with varied cultures, languages, and global experiences have uniquely equipped her to bring groundbreaking solutions like the Virtual Reality Youth Peace Literacy Initiative. Under the umbrella of her Adventures Publishing House, the Virtual Reality Youth Peace Literacy Initiative embodies Dr. Erica Robertson's vision of Youth Education Peace Literacy: "Youth Peace Literacy Education integrates the principles of Peace Literacy with core principles of English Language Arts, underscoring that language is both a tool for communication and a potent force shaping our perceptions, actions, behaviors, and interpersonal dynamics. This powerful combination supports, with intentionality, the holistic development of children in reading and writing, enhancing their capacity for empathy, critical thinking, conflict resolution, and communication" (Dr. Erica Robertson, 2023). Dr. Robertson now serves as Founder/CEO of Adventures Publishing House, an international children's book publisher that incorporates Essential Instructional Practices in alignment with State academic standards in their children's books and curriculum. Their emphasis on evidence-based practices aligned with the science of reading using multicultural texts sets them apart in the industry.

National Non-Profit Focused on Tackling Systemic K-12 Education Challenges to Help Close Opportunity Gap

Founded and operated a boutique management consulting firm specializing in the development and implementation of human performance and workforce readiness solutions, organizational strategy, change management and business transformation

Investing in quality schools and educators who are catching kids up and setting our children up for success in college and in life...

KIPP Memphis Executive Team Member, wore several hats during tenure at the KIPP: Managing Director of Strategy, Technology & Data Analytics, Interim Managing Director of HR & Talent, Director of Project Management & Strategy. In each role, partnered to develop and implement regional strategies to create scalability and drive adoption of new polices, processes and tools to elevate the environment of teaching and learning. Playing whatever role necessary to drive higher student academic outcomes. Education is a key lever to help transform lives and end the cycle of intergenerational poverty.

Responsible for managing Nike European Change Portfolio. Focused on the optimization of European TMCOE, setting strategic vision for creating a sustainable and scalable COE to support growth portfolio in Europe. Accelerating TM capabilities for Europe's Strategic Initiatives in partnership with Nike Change Leaders to amplify enterprise change agility.

Leading an Integrated Sales Business Transformation Program with the vision of elevating service as a competitive differentiator for the Western & Central Europe Sales Organization. Managing multiple project works streams and decentralized virtual teams across several european territories. Creating and executing geo strategies in alignment with overall Global Sales Strategy.

Promoted to Transition (Change) Management COE Director for Western and Central Europe (WE/CEE); responsible setting TMCOE strategic vision for creating a sustainable and scalable COE to support growth portfolio in Europe, leading the TM efforts for Europe’s key strategic priorities for FY13 & FY14 as well as developing Nike’s TM capabilities and enhancing Nike's competency and capacity for change, maximizing the speed of adoption & ROI and minimizing productivity loss in the business. Additionally responsible for developing and managing TM talent pipeline, establishing vendor relationships, budgeting and financial management.

Managed transition across various Nike Inc functional portfolios, programs and projects by effectively preparing leaders, employees and business partners through the design, development and implementation of an integrated, holistic Transition Management (TM) strategy and plan. Elevated the Nike Inc TMCOE by educating Business Partners, Global Process Leads and Nike Inc Leadership around TM capabilities.

Led a successful organizational restructuring of $25 million dollar portfolio of apartment communities totaling 616 units. Conducted organizational assessments and implemented change management programs; analyzed financial performance; evaluated and reported financial position to ownership. Created annual operating budget for multiple sites and evaluated capital expenditure and investment projects. Managed day-to-day operations

Created and implemented human performance strategies to solve human resources, workforce and culture change issues crucial to clients' operational success; focused on organization design & architecture and change management. Assisted Fortune 500 companies in the development and implementation of an internal change management organizations. Drove re-design of inter/intra-departmental communication processes for Fortune 25 US Insurance Company.

Published 75 feature articles and developed a bi-weekly column called “Ask Erica” for Submarine Base Newspaper “The Dolphin”.•Managed media events and investigated public affair issues for the US Navy Public Affairs Office•Awarded the Navy Achievement Medal (NAM) for outstanding contributions. Honorable Discharge