Ericka ward

Ericka Ward is a democratic educator and community strategist who is passionate about creating spaces where people feel listened to, valued, and cared for.

She earned her BA in Individualized Study at NYU with a focus on Social Change, Culture & Communication. Ericka continued her studies at Vanderbilt University where she earned her M.Ed. in Learning & Design. Her research seeks to understand what mindsets, cultural beliefs and social practices support individuals in resisting apathy, cultivating resilient hope and taking action on the belief that they can impact their community.

She has a deep belief in people. She works every day to see, honor, and cultivate the beauty and power that lives within each person. Her practice is rooted in democratic pedagogies, popular education, and participatory action research.