Erika Gulick is a seasoned project executive with over a decade of expertise in facilities planning, design management, and capital improvement, particularly in K-12 educational facilities. She has overseen multiple projects at Alexandria City Public Schools, managing a $500 million capital improvement budget and directing maintenance, operations, and construction across 22 facilities totaling over two million square feet. Her focus on Net-Zero energy and LEED certification highlights her commitment to sustainable building practices. Ms. Gulick’s strengths in stakeholder engagement and team leadership have enabled her to navigate complex projects, including high-profile projects like the Minnie Howard Redevelopment and Douglas MacArthur Elementary School, both notable for their sustainability features. Currently a Project Executive at McKissack & McKissack, Ms. Gulick leads program management initiatives for the Virgin Islands Department of Education, overseeing the modernization of 22 schools across the territory. Her skills extend to long-range educational planning, procurement, and public-private partnerships, with a solid foundation in GIS and spatial analysis technologies, which enhances her strategic approach to facilities management and planning. Holding certifications as a Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP) and an American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), Ms. Gulick combines technical proficiency with a strong, collaborative approach to achieve project goals and advance facility management best practices.