Erica Russell Named to Alexandria Chamber’s 40 under 40

May 02, 2017

by United Way NCA


We congratulate Community Impact Manager, Erica Russell for being named to the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce’s coveted 40 under 40 list. Erica is a true superstar having taken on programs for two of United Way NCA’s Impact Areas; Education and Health.

Erica Russell received her B.A. in Speech Communications and Theatre (2005) and M.A.Ed. in Exercise Science (2007) from Tennessee State University. Some of her key areas of focus are to decrease the presence of childhood obesity and to remove barriers to healthy eating and active living. Erica also works as an Adjunct Instructor in the Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Department at Northern Virginia Community College (Alexandria, VA). Over the years she has assisted in the expansion of the college’s dance program. She serves on the Dance Place, center of dance activity, Board of Directors (Washington, DC).

Through her first love and passion for ballet and dance she gained a deep appreciation of all the health and wellness benefits that come along with the fine art. This is what ultimately sparked her interest in childhood obesity prevention and health disparities particularly related to physical activity and diet. Professionally and personally, she is committed to promoting physical activity and nutrition as a means to disease prevention for optimal quality of life; especially for children, seniors and persons with varied abilities. She lives by Maya Angelou’s quote “My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor and some style”.

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