Erika received her Master's in Physician Assistant Studies from Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia and received her Bachelor of Science degree, Magna Cum Laude, from Salisbury University. She is board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and holds certifications by the Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and Basic Life Support Health Care Provider. Erika is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Maryland Academy of Physician Assistants.