Live With Purpose: An Interview with E'Rika Chambers

"Make yourself memorable and leave your imprint so that long after you’re gone, your legacy is there." - E’Rika ChambersEpisode Summary: In this conversation, Executive Director of Collective Impact E’Rika Chambers talks with BlackFemaleProject Founder Precious J. Stroud. E’Rika reflects on living her purpose of supporting all youth to grow and thrive. She credits her success and deep fulfillment to the impact of her strategically diversified experiences and community.This episode is sponsored by: Che’ Abram (Become a sponsor today: www.blackfemaleproject.org/donate/)GUESTE’Rika Chambers is Executive Director of Collective Impact, a community-based youth development ​nonprofit. Prior to taking on that role in September 2016, Rika served Collective Impact's Magic Zone direct service team for three years as Education Director, leading all aspects of the K-12 year-round out-of-school-time program, including developing and growing the organization’s in-school supports and services as well. She previously worked as an educator and member of the central services team at Schools of the Sacred Heart, as well as a staff member of the Boys & Girls Club of San Francisco. Rika holds both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in History from California State University, Hayward, and is a certified CalSAC trainer who has presented at dozens of conferences and workshops. Rika's extensive experience working with underserved youth of color inspires her to support her students and staff in developing the skills they need to achieve and excel.HOSTPrecious J. Stroud, BlackFemaleProject FounderPrecious envisions a world where marketing images and messages uplift the dignity of Black women, and harmful stereotypes are no longer present. She launched PJS Consultants in 2014 to address the communications needs of leaders and organizations who value justice. Her clients enjoy elevated brand recognition and awareness because their stories stand out. Learn more at www.pjsconsultants.net #workforgood.RESOURCESCollective Impact http://www.collectiveimpact.org/Mo Magic http://momagic.org/Camp Mendocino https://www.campmendocino.org/ Join Us:https://blackfemaleproject.org/subscribeFollow Us:Instagram: https://instagram.com/blackfemaleprojectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackfemaleprojectLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blackfemaleproject/