Erica Gruen possesses extensive experience in board work within telecom, media, and technology companies, serving as a board director, advisor, and mentor. As a senior mergers and acquisitions advisor at Oaklins DeSilva+Phillips, Erica has played a significant role in advising on strategic transactions. Known for leading digital transformation efforts at Quantum Media, which has been recognized as a "Best Management Consulting Firm" by Forbes, Erica also contributes as an executive coach and mentor at Bolster and serves as a business mentor in the National Science Foundation's i-Corps Program. Educational credentials include a Master of Science in Educational Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Michigan.