Erica Anderson Rooney
About Erica Anderson Rooney
Erica Anderson Rooney serves as the Chief People Officer at Blue Acorn iCi and has been a member of Chief since 2022. With a diverse background in human resources and employee engagement, she is also an author, podcast host, and executive coach.
Work at Blue Acorn iCi
Erica Anderson Rooney serves as the Chief People Officer at Blue Acorn iCi, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on enhancing employee engagement and experience within the organization. Her leadership is aimed at fostering a positive workplace culture and supporting the professional development of employees. Blue Acorn iCi is located in Raleigh, North Carolina, where Rooney has been instrumental in implementing strategies that align with the company's goals.
Education and Expertise
Rooney has a diverse educational background that includes a Bachelor of Science in Health Education from the University of Florida and a Master of Science from the same institution. She also holds a certificate in Project Management from Villanova University. Currently, she is pursuing a degree in Finance at Stanford University Graduate School of Business and has completed the I Am The Future Leadership Program in Organizational Leadership there. Additionally, she studied Sales & Marketing at Wharton Online.
Background
Before her current role, Rooney held various positions in human resources across multiple organizations. She was the Senior Vice President of Employee Experience at Blue Acorn iCi from 2020 to 2022 and worked as an HR Manager at bioMérieux from 2018 to 2020. Her career also includes roles at nThrive, Eli Global, and Verizon, where she developed her expertise in employee engagement and organizational development.
Achievements
Rooney is the author of the upcoming book 'Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors,' which addresses workplace challenges faced by women. She hosts the podcast 'From Now to Next,' focusing on empowering individuals to overcome limiting beliefs. Additionally, she serves as a keynote speaker and executive coach, providing guidance to organizations and executives. Her advocacy work includes offering free resources such as a leadership book list and a success planner through her website.