Erica Mesker is the Chief Development and Operating Officer at Connect Humanity, where she leads fundraising, partnerships, and operational strategy to advance equitable broadband access. With over a decade of experience securing hundreds of millions of dollars for mission-driven initiatives, she specializes in building sustainable funding models, designing high-impact programs, and translating complex strategies into compelling narratives. Erica has scaled organizations from the ground up, led globally dispersed teams, and built the infrastructure needed for financial and operational excellence. Her previous leadership roles include Director of Development at the World Wide Web Foundation and Director of Global Strategic Development at TechSoup. She began her career as a Clinton-Orfalea Fellow at the Clinton Foundation in New York City. Erica holds an M.A. in Global and International Studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and a B.A. in Psychology from San Diego State University. Usually based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Erica is an avid hiker, traveler, and sailor who believes in the power of connection—both online and off.