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Erika Sands has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Erika began their career in 2005 as a Program Assistant at Bucks County Department of Parks and Recreation. In 2006, they worked as an Education Intern at Philadelphia Museum of Art and then took on the role of Manager of Educational Programming at Independence Seaport Museum until 2009. From 2009 to 2010, Erika served as a Museum Educator at The New Jersey Historical Society. In 2011, they transitioned into the education sector as a Therapeutic Staff Support at Clara Barton Elementary School. In 2012, they joined Pearl S. Buck International as the Education Coordinator and later became the Pearl S. Buck House Director from 2014 to 2015. Erika also had a concurrent role as a Consultant at Museums and Nonprofit Organizations in 2015. Their most recent position is at Kids Smiles Inc., where they held the roles of Grants Manager from 2015 to 2019, Development Manager from 2019 to 2023, and is currently working as the Development Director.

Erika Sands holds a Master's degree in Museum Education from the University of the Arts. Erika also earned a Bachelor's degree in History from Moravian University.