Erica Schmidt, formerly Director of Development for Ivy Tech Foundation Southwest, has been named the interim Executive Director for Resource Development for the Foundation. She replaces Ayana Blair, who has been named director of resource development for the United Way of Southwest Indiana.
Schmidt holds a Master of Arts degree in communication and a Bachelor of Science degree in communication studies from the University of Southern Indiana; and is currently studying Fundraising Management with the Lilly School of Philanthropy at Indiana University. In addition to her current director position, she has worked as an adjunct instructor in communication at USI and Ivy Tech.
She has been employed with Ivy Tech since July 2014. Prior to Ivy Tech she served as the Community Outreach Liaison for St. Mary’s Medical Center.
