

Ericka Plater
CEO & Principal
About Ericka
Ericka is a service-driven executive leader with over 30 years’ experience in the areas of nonprofit organization development, business and strategic planning, diversity, equity and inclusion, strengthening teams, building leaders and redesigning culture, program development, and training and conferences.
Ericka has utilized her skills in the fields of public education, healthcare, public health, philanthropy and community development. She has experience working with national grasstops and with local, grassroots community members. She has written articles, spoken at and facilitated conference and program sessions related to the various areas she has mastered throughout her career. Having to navigate change and disruption consistently throughout her career and personal life, Ericka is naturally solution-focused.
As a growth and career coach, she is a seeker of truth and deep understanding of self, an avid learner of various healing modalities including being a Reiki Master. She is no stranger to releasing traumas, imposter syndrome and conquering fears and inadequacies to live a bold and rewarding life. She intentionally uses a blend of intellect, intuition and analytics in her work. She can synthesize large amounts of information and easily organize complicated concepts. She uses these skills to work with individuals, helping them tap into their personal power.
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Previous Engagements
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From the Block to the Board Room. 2019 Keynote. Whole Cities Foundation, Detroit, MI.
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SC Chamber of Commerce Fall 2020 Leadership Discovery Mentor, Charleston, SC
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YWCA 2021 What Women Bring Awardee and Speaker, Charleston, SC
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Triggers and What They Teach You. Gritty Mystic Podcast, Spring 2021
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MUSC 2022 Virtual Equity Summit: Social Determinants of Health Session​, Charleston, SC
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Powerfilled Conference 2022: Women Leading Boldly Panel Speaker, Charleston, SC
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McNulty Institute for Women's Leadership 2022 Legacies of Leadership Session Moderator, Villanova, PA
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2023 Charleston Advancement Academy High School Graduation Speaker, Charleston, SC
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Charleston Chamber of Commerce Minority Business Accelerator Program Speaker 2023, Charleston, SC
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Citadel 2023mWomen's Leadership Workshop Series: Authentic Leadership, Charleston, SC
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Women in Defense 2023 Leadership Summit Workshop Series: Entrepreneurial Leadership, and Toot That Horn, Charleston, SC