Erica joined the Alder Hey Board in September 2010. She began her NHS career in 1991 through its national Graduate Management Training Scheme. Erica spent over ten years working in primary care and commissioning roles at regional level and within Liverpool and North Cheshire, before moving to the acute sector in 2003.
Prior to coming to Alder Hey, Erica was Director of Corporate Affairs at the Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust for seven years, where she directed the successful application to become the first Foundation Trust in Merseyside.
Part of her job includes the role of Trust Secretary, advising and supporting the Chair, Board of Directors and Council of Governors on all aspects of assurance, regulation, compliance, corporate governance and reputation management.
Erica is also Executive lead for risk management and legal matters including tribunals and public inquiries. Erica holds an MBA as well as a BA (Hons) degree from the University of Liverpool.