Erin James possesses extensive experience in communications and strategic initiatives, currently serving as the Executive Director of Communications and Strategic Initiatives at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Prior roles include Director of Strategic Communications and Communications Officer within the Facilities Management and Campus Services departments at the same institution. Erin's background also features positions at Temple University as Associate Director of Advancement Communications and Marketing Associate, as well as a Development and Communications Assistant at the Philadelphia Education Fund. Additionally, Erin gained initial experience as a Marketing Intern at the Independence Visitor Center. Erin holds a Master of Science in Communications Management from Temple University and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of Maryland.