Erica Blue

Erica Blue serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Austin Sunshine Camps since January 2018, receiving the 2023 Ethics in Business, Nonprofit Category Award and recognition in Newsweek’s Top 500 Camps in the U.S. Previously, Erica held the role of Chief Operations Officer at Marathon Kids, where significant achievements included being named Nike’s global youth running partner, creating a successful fee-for-service program, and expanding the organization’s reach to over 700 elementary schools across 50 states. Earlier professional experiences include leadership positions at College Forward, Tk20, Texas Christian University, and Lucidity Consulting Group, focusing on program development, grant growth, and training initiatives. Erica holds a Master of Science in Communication Studies from Texas Christian University and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from Sam Houston State University, along with participation in Leadership Austin's Essential program.