Erika is lifelong Central Coast resident with strong ties to the community and over 20 years in the nonprofit world. Erika is currently the Executive Director for the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center, providing nature education programs to thousands of children each year that reinforce the importance of conserving our local dunes ecosystem. The Dunes Center is also home to a beautiful natural history museum that celebrates and expands appreciation for the region’s natural treasures and unique history. The museum features plant and animal specimens from the dunes, interactive activities for all ages, and short documentary films that enhance understanding and connection to the natural world.