Erika Gray
About Erika Gray
Erika Gray serves as the Program Manager for Science and Business Development at the North Carolina Biotechnology Center, where she has worked since 2014. She has a background in administrative roles across various sectors, including experience with the Department of Defense and Booz Allen Hamilton.
Work at North Carolina Biotechnology Center
Erika Gray serves as the Program Manager for Science and Business Development at the North Carolina Biotechnology Center. She has held this position since 2014, contributing to the organization for a decade. In her role, she provides programmatic support to both a senior vice president and a senior director, facilitating various initiatives within the center. The North Carolina Biotechnology Center focuses on advancing the state's biotechnology sector, and Gray's work supports its mission.
Education and Expertise
Erika Gray has a diverse educational background. She studied at Wake Technical Community College, where she earned certificates in Medical Documentation Specialist and Medical Office Administration Specialist. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in History, Political Science, and Social Science from Radford University. This combination of education equips her with skills relevant to both administrative and program management roles.
Background in Administrative Roles
Gray has extensive experience in administrative roles across various sectors. Prior to her current position, she worked at SAFEchild, Inc. as an Administrative Coordinator from 2007 to 2014 in the Raleigh-Durham area. She also supported a substance abuse counseling office in Cary, NC. Her background includes providing administrative support to senior managers at the Department of Defense and the U.S. Intelligence Community in Washington, DC, during her tenure at Booz Allen Hamilton.
Experience at Booz Allen Hamilton
Erika Gray worked at Booz Allen Hamilton for 12 years, from 1994 to 2006, as an Associate (Senior Consultant) in Vienna, Virginia. During her time there, she developed skills in program management and administrative support, which have been beneficial in her subsequent roles. Her experience at Booz Allen Hamilton laid a foundation for her career in program management and support in various organizations.