A Bold Founder, Strategist, & Speaker —Where Policy Meets Power and Strategy Sparks Change.
the Policy Goddess
I help organizations dismantle ineffective policies and build people-centered solutions in tech, leadership, and equity.
MEET The Founder
Erica L. Shoemate, MPA
Author, Tech Policy Leader, Maternal Health Strategist and Advocate
Erica L. Shoemate, MPA is an International Best-Selling Contributing Author, Tech Policy Leader, and Maternal Health Strategist and Advocate.
Erica previously served as a National Security Leader and Analyst at the FBI and across the U.S. Intelligence Community. In 2017, as detailed in her 2021 best-selling contributing author anthology, Special Delivery: From Pregnancy to Toddlerhood (A Little Perspective), Erica utilized her strategic analysis expertise to save her own baby’s life. Currently, Erica is dedicated to transforming policy landscapes across multiple industries. Her National Security experience is deeply woven into all of her work as a policy consultant and maternal health strategist and advocate.
Erica is a Tech Policy Leader with extensive knowledge in cutting-edge technologies like Generative AI and AdTech. She advises ChatBlackGPT, an empowering platform providing accurate information to the Black community. As a dynamic Public Speaker, Erica shares her insights on Tech and Public Policy, Maternal Health, and Breaking Down Workplace Barriers. Her unwavering dedication lies in crafting inclusive policy frameworks for a better future.
Strategic Innovator at the Intersection of Technology, Policy & Equity
My expertise drives strategic decisions at the intersection of emerging tech, AI, policy, national security, leadership, and maternal health equity.
More About Erica
Erica holds a Master of Public Administration
Erica holds a Master of Public Administration from Arkansas State University and a Bachelor of Paralegal Studies from the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss). She is also a Washington Center Alum and an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Erica serves on neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and Maternal Health Advisory Councils and speaks nationally on the U.S. maternal health crisis. She also serves as an Ambassador for the March of Dimes, fighting for healthy moms and strong babies. Erica is a native of Memphis, TN and currently resides in the Washington, DC metro area.
Through her unique lived and professional experiences in public policy, national security, and maternal health, Erica provides a perspective that highlights the importance of diverse perspectives in policymaking, particularly in eliminating bias across technology and its automated solutions.
Speaking Engagements
Change begins with a conversation
featured signature talk
Ethical AI: Shaping Policy for a Responsible Future
Drawing from my experience at major tech platforms and global policy initiatives, I guide organizations in developing AI frameworks that prioritize fairness and cultural relevance.
This signature talk includes:
- Creating sustainable governance models that reflect diverse perspectives
- Balancing innovation with ethical considerations
- Implementing practical safeguards against bias
Ideal Audience: Tech companies, policy organizations, and academic institutions, particularly those with cybersecurity, public policy, health equity, or ethics programs.
AI Policy Expert Panelist
Panelist for a local civic organization community wide event speaking on Navigating AI for the Everyday Person and the importance of of underrepresented communities to become AI literate and also ways to be operationally secure and sound.
Your Guide to Erica’s Q1 2025 Speaking Engagements
Where is Erica Speaking
Stay informed about Erica’s upcoming talks and webinars on AI and its transformative impact. From empowering communities to tackling cybersecurity challenges, Erica’s insights will leave you inspired and informed. Don’t miss her Q1 2025 events:
01
AI Is For Everyone
The Gathering Spot, Washington, DC January 2025
02
The Future of AI and Its Impact on Emerging Cybersecurity Threats
Virtual, Tennessee Valley Authority
March 2025
03
Leveraging AI Technology for Growth
Virtual
TBD
Check back regularly for updates to her speaking schedule!
MEDIA FEATURES
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Let's Start the Conversation
I’m excited to partner with you to create an unforgettable event that inspires action and drives change.
Contact me today to book your date, or download my Speaker Toolkit to learn more about my work.
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Contact Information
The EN Strategy Group
Phone: (202) 656-4809
Email: info@ericalshoemate.com
Address: Washington, DC