Erica McCloskey is Algonquin on her mom’s side, a member of Kebaowek First Nation, and British and Irish on her dad’s side. She lives in Toronto in territories covered by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant.

Erica is a Program Development Lead on the EleV team and spends her days fostering connections and partnerships that drive positive change. She is passionate about transforming systems to be in better service of Indigenous young people.

In her spare time, she likes to be outside, learn and perform improv, and volunteer at the food bank down the street from her apartment.