Erica Michelle Manrique
About Erica Michelle Manrique
Erica Michelle Manrique is the Lead Designer at Fannie Mae in Austin, TX, with extensive experience in UX design and strategy across various industries.
Current Role at Fannie Mae
As the Lead Designer at Fannie Mae, Erica Michelle Manrique plays a pivotal role in shaping the design strategies for the organization within the Austin, TX office. Her work involves developing digital tools and resources for lenders, homebuyers, homeowners, and renters. She is actively engaged in projects that support equitable and sustainable access to homeownership, as well as initiatives such as Green Bonds aimed at promoting environmental sustainability in the mortgage finance industry.
Professional Experience at Fannie Mae
Prior to her current role, Erica served as a Senior Design Strategist at Fannie Mae from 2018 to 2021 in the Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area. During her tenure, she played a key role in creating enterprise strategies through meticulous research and facilitated service design workshops to bridge the gap between business and people. Her efforts empowered her team to design meaningful, usable products, processes, and services that solved complex problems.
Previous Roles in UX Design
Before joining Fannie Mae, Erica had significant experience in UX design roles. She worked at Optimity Advisors as a Design Lead for healthcare products in 2018 and as a Senior Associate, UX Design Strategist from 2017 to 2018 in Washington D.C. Additionally, she served as a UX Designer at ReciproCare Solutions and Social Tables in Washington D.C. Metro Area. Through these roles, she honed her skills in user experience design, strategy, and mentorship.
Teaching and Mentorship
Erica has a strong background in education and mentorship. From 2014 to 2017, she was an instructor at General Assembly in Washington D.C. Metro Area, where she taught courses like 'Sketch Interfaces Like A Boss' and 'User Experience Design Bootcamp.' Her work as an instructor extended to her role as a UX Designer & Instructor during the same period, where she focused on empowering non-designers to initiate change within their personal and professional lives.
Educational Background
Erica's educational journey includes a User Experience Design Immersive Program (UXDI) at General Assembly in 2014. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English-Creative Writing from the University of Southern California, completed in 2005. Her foundational education includes a Media Productions program from G.W. Brackenridge High School, concluded in 2000.