Erica D. Atwood is a mentor, coach, people lover, problem solver, and troublemaker in Philadelphia. She has worked for two decades on community outreach, policy-making, and advocacy through the arts, racial and social justice, community revitalization and youth leadership. 

Erica is currently the CEO of First Degree Consulting, LLC and the National Director of the Black & Brown Gun Violence Prevention Consortium. She was previously the Director of Black Male Engagement for the City of Philadelphia. She has also led External Affairs & Community Engagement for the Mayor’s Office and was Deputy City Representative.