Erica McNamara is a student in the Master of Public Diplomacy program at USC. Her background is in communications, with specific emphasis on publications. She previously worked as a publications assistant at Kaya Press—an Asian Pacific diaspora publishing house—and more recently, as a research assistant at the Hebrew Union College. In both positions Erica would edit, design and produce written content, books and e-publications.

Erica holds a Bachelor's degree from USC in print journalism and French. Her interests include cultural diplomacy, digital storytelling, and the interplay between education, empowerment and community development.