2025 Breakout Session Speakers

Account Executive of Season Tickets for the Philadelphia Union
Assistant Commissioner for Governance and Championships and SWA for the Presidents' Athletic Conference
General Manager for Liacouras Center
Assistant Director for Facilities and Operations at Pennsylvania State University
Manager of Guest Experiences at Acrisure Stadium

Erika currently works as the manager of guest experience with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Acrisure Stadium. Prior to this role, she spent five seasons with the Buffalo Bills, having worked in customer service and guest services. As manager of guest experience, Erika oversees all game-day guest services team members, manages the daily stadium tour operations, and leads a stadium operations intern development program.

She was a Division I athlete at Niagara University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in sport management and an MBA in strategic management. She serves on the Young Professionals Committee for the International Association of Venue Managers. Prior to her time with the Buffalo Bills, Erika worked in various capacities with Syracuse University, the Syracuse Crunch (AHL), and the Buffalo Niagara Sports Commission.

Director of Ticket Sales with the Pittsburgh Penguins
Senior Vice President of Business Operation with the Erie Otters
Director of CDSU International Office