Erika signed with Brooks after an impressive athletic career at N.C. State and training post-collegiately in Boston. She’s a two-time U.S. National champion on the roads and currently trains in Providence, RI. In her marathon debut at the 2023 Boston Marathon, Erika ran the fastest time ran by an American-born Black woman. Erika is passionate about diversifying road racing and serving as a mentor to young distance runners. When she’s not running, you can find her practicing latte art or experimenting with recipes.