Erica Velis serves as the Lead Strategist at TRUST, a PR and marketing strategy firm in NYC, since December 2017, where responsibilities include developing materials to secure new business. Prior to this role, Erica was an Author and Screenwriter, co-writing the TV pilot "H8," which addresses themes of racism and social issues. Additional experience includes work as a Copywriter/Editor/Designer for UNHCR, creating strategic documents to enhance the agency's communication efforts. Erica contributed as a Strategic Content Editor at Interbrand, overseeing the influential Best Global Brands reports from 2012 to 2014. Earlier roles involved copywriting and branding consultation for various companies, such as Classic Media and Green Power Energy. Erica holds a B.A. in English from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania.