Erica Schoder
Executive Director
About Erica
Erica Schoder is the executive director and co-founder of the R Street Institute. She has overseen the organization’s strategic growth from a startup to a multimillion-dollar institution with over 80 staff members across the country.
A leadership coach trained at INSEAD Business School, Erica is passionate about building strong, collaborative organizational cultures. She is a Salzburg Global Fellow and serves on the advisory board of Let Grow, an organization dedicated to promoting childhood independence.
Erica is pursuing a Master of Science at the University of Edinburgh Futures Institute, where her research explores the intersection of big data, artificial intelligence, and the future of democratic governance. She frequently hosts conversations with think-tankers and thought leaders around the globe to ensure that diverse voices contribute to evidence-informed policy solutions.
Early in her career, Erica founded an independent bookstore in Colorado that became a beloved community institution, hosting internationally renowned authors, nonprofits, and local groups. Her dedication to the free exchange of ideas remains a core principle in her leadership at R Street.
Erica lives in Madrid, Spain, with her partner, Alex, and their daughter, Leonora.
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