Erika Thompson

Erika Thompson is the director of Grant Seeking Solutions (GSS), a premium service of AASCU Consulting. Thompson’s tenure at GSS began in 2003 as a staff associate and she moved up the ranks over the years. Thompson’s vast knowledge of GSS services and its members aids her in developing GSS’s continued success with helping sponsored researchers stay competitive in an ever-changing grants landscape. Thompson directs a small staff and oversees strategic initiatives, coordination of member support, and management of office workflow. Additionally, Thompson represents GSS at professional meetings and planning activities. Prior to joining GSS, Thompson worked for various nonprofit organizations that focus on education and as a high school English teacher in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Thompson received a B.A. in English education from University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) and an M.P.A. from Bowie State University (Md.). When not at GSS, Thompson enjoys traveling, spending time with family and friends, and serving the community with the Metropolitan Washington Ear, UMES alumni association, and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.