Erica Y. Woods
About Erica Y. Woods
Erica Y. Woods serves as the Human Resources Director at Canonical, a position she has held since 2018. With extensive experience in human resources across various organizations, she has worked in multiple cities including London, New Delhi, and Philadelphia.
Work at Canonical
Erica Y. Woods has served as the Human Resources Director at Canonical since 2018. In this role, she has been responsible for overseeing HR functions and strategies within the organization. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Senior Human Resources Advisor at Canonical for five months in 2017. Her tenure at Canonical has been marked by her contributions to the company's HR initiatives in London, England.
Previous Human Resources Roles
Before joining Canonical, Erica Woods held various human resources positions across different organizations. She was the Human Resources Director at Micro Insurance Academy for eight months in 2009-2010 in New Delhi, India. Additionally, she served as Human Resources Director at Sparc Philadelphia from 2013 to 2015 and at Round2 Communications for one year in Los Angeles. Her experience also includes roles as Human Resources Consultant at Better Tomorrows and as Human Resources Business Partner at Dataarts.
Education and Expertise
Erica Woods earned a Bachelor’s degree in English Language and Literature from Loyola Marymount University, where she studied from 1994 to 1998. Her educational background has provided her with strong communication skills, which are essential in her HR roles. Throughout her career, she has developed expertise in various aspects of human resources management, including recruitment, employee relations, and organizational development.
Career Background
Erica Woods has a diverse career in human resources, beginning as a Human Resources Assistant and Volunteer Coordinator at Jwch Institute from 2002 to 2005. She progressed to various leadership roles, including Human Resources Manager at Skid Row Housing Trust and Director of Human Resources at the Society of Hospital Medicine. Her career spans multiple locations, including the United States, India, and the United Kingdom.