Erica Olmstead, Mpa
About Erica Olmstead, Mpa
Erica Olmstead is a Senior Field Manager currently working at Share Our Strength in Washington, D.C. She has a background in psychology and public administration, with previous roles at Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids and a solid educational foundation from State University of New York College at Plattsburgh and George Mason University.
Current Role as Senior Field Manager
Erica Olmstead currently serves as a Senior Field Manager at Share Our Strength, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she operates from Washington, District of Columbia, and has accumulated four years of experience in this capacity. Her responsibilities include managing field operations and supporting initiatives aimed at combating hunger and promoting food security.
Previous Experience at Share Our Strength
Prior to her current role, Erica worked at Share Our Strength as a Field Manager from 2018 to 2020. During her two years in this position, she contributed to various programs and initiatives focused on alleviating hunger within the Washington D.C. Metro Area.
Experience at Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
Erica Olmstead has significant experience with the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. She served as the Youth Advocacy Program Manager from 2015 to 2017, where she managed youth-focused advocacy efforts. Before that, she held the position of Youth Advocacy Program Associate from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, she was promoted to Associate Director of Youth Advocacy, where she worked from 2017 to 2018.
Educational Background
Erica Olmstead earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Psychology from the State University of New York College at Plattsburgh, where she studied from 2007 to 2011. She furthered her education at George Mason University, obtaining a Master’s Degree in Public Administration with a focus on Nonprofit Management from 2016 to 2019.
Early Education
Erica Olmstead completed her early education at Chazy Central Rural Junior-Senior High School. This foundational education contributed to her academic and professional development.