Michelle Erickson, BA

Michele Erikson has been involved with adult literacy for the past 23 years from volunteer tutor, board member and president of Stateline Literacy Council (Beloit, WI) to Workforce Development Director, ESL Instructor (English as a Second Language) and Executive Director. In 2005 she began working for Wisconsin Literacy, Inc. as the Executive Director and is supporting, developing and advocating for literacy organizations state-wide. She currently serves on the Advisory Council to the Bureau of Migrant, Refugee and Labor Services that is part of Wisconsin's Department of Children and Families. She has worked with the Hispanic Community in Rockford, Ill at La Voz Latina where she taught English and directed the Workforce Development Program. Recently, her work with Wisconsin Literacy has focused on Health Literacy and ways to improve health outcomes by educating both providers and patients on more effective ways to communicate. Ms. Erikson has extensive experience in leading community-based organizations through significant growth. Michele is a Beloit College graduate with a BA in Political Science and Modern Languages with concentration in French, Russian and Spanish.