GLOBAL SPEAKER MEDIA KIT
Erica L. Shoemate, MPA
Dynamic Speaker | Authentic Storyteller | Strategic Policy Architect | Equity Advocate in Tech, Health, & Talent
Inspiring Bold Leadership and Advancing Culturally Informed Policy Across AI, Tech Safety, National Security, Maternal Health, Career Strategy, and Athlete Advocacy, Career Pivots
Core Expertise:
AI Policy | Leadership & Career Strategy | National Security | Athlete Brand & NIL Strategy | Maternal Health Advocacy | Digital Trust & Safety | EQ & Personal Agency & Career Transformations
Founder | Principal Strategist & Consultant
Driving Purpose. Delivering Transformative Policy Solutions
Erica L. Shoemate: Driving Bold Leadership and Change at the Intersection of Technology, Policy & Humanity
Past Speaking Engagements & Collaborations
Erica Shoemate, MPA is a bold disruptor, dynamic storyteller, and global thought leader with nearly two decades of experience at the intersection of national security, Big Tech, and policy innovation. A first-generation college graduate from inner-city Memphis, she holds a Bachelor of Paralegal Studies from Ole Miss and a Master of Public Administration from Arkansas State University—degrees that propelled a career focused on building systems that center people, purpose, and policy guardrails.
She spent over a decade in the FBI and U.S. Intelligence Community leading counterterrorism, sensitive asset threat mitigation, and emerging tech risk strategies supporting global operations. Transitioning to Big Tech, she held global policy leadership roles at Amazon and Twitter, where she helped shape industry-defining frameworks for ethical AI, customer-centered AdTech, and digital user trust & safety—always centering accountability and humanity over metrics.
Now, as Founder and Principal Policy Strategist of The EN Strategy Group, Erica leads cross-sector initiatives that fuse innovation, regulatory strategy, and cultural context—delivering human-centered solutions that drive real-world impact. From building responsible AI frameworks and advancing digital trust & safety to safeguarding the digital identity and NIL rights of student-athletes and professional players, she brings a multidisciplinary, people-first lens to every engagement.
Through keynotes, panels, and workshops, Erica challenges audiences to lead with courage, disrupt broken systems, and design policies that protect what matters most: empowered people, ethical innovation, and long-term impact. She’s not just shaping policy—she’s proving that transformative innovation demands humanity at the helm, from the boardroom to Capitol Hill.
Highlights of Expertise
AI Policy & Leadership
  • Award-winning innovator shaping ethical AI frameworks for equity and accountability.
  • Recognized by the 2024 Black AI Think Tank for Policy and Advocacy.
  • Independent Policy Advisor for ChatBlackGPT, a culturally informed tech startup.
National Security & Intelligence
  • Former FBI Senior Intelligence Leader specializing in national security strategy and emerging technologies.
  • Mitigated nation-state threats through innovative intelligence operations and joint initiatives.
  • Blended deep tech expertise with strategic insight to address emerging global risks - threats and trends including counterterrorism, counterintelligence, and transnational organized crime, and critical sensitive asset risk management.
Trust & Safety Policy Leader
  • Spearheaded global trust and safety policies at Twitter as the Head of Site Policy - Americas, protecting billions of users.
  • Led ad policy frameworks for customer-centered ethical advertising at Amazon.
  • Built scalable solutions to combat cybercrime and election safety concerns, foster user trust.
Maternal Health Advocacy
  • National advocate transforming personal experience into systemic change as a March of Dimes Ambassador.
  • Influenced policies to improve Neonatal ICU (NICU) care, pediatric cardiac ICU care (CICU), and maternal health equity.
  • Featured in national March of Dimes campaigns, including media highlights & advertisements on immunizations and birth defect awareness, with interviews shared across global markets.
Leadership Development & Athlete Brand Strategy
  • Creator of the BE F.I.T.T. Framework, equipping professionals to lead with clarity, disrupt the status quo, and navigate uncertainty with confidence.
  • Advisor to player agencies and athlete advocates on NIL protection, AI risk, and long-term brand strategy for rising and pro-level talent.
  • Invited Featured Keynote Speaker for RecFest 2023, the UK’s largest talent acquisition festival (5,000+ attendees), recognized globally for thought leadership in talent, agency, and purpose-driven strategy.
Speaking with Purpose: Bold Insights, Real Results
A Speaker Who Captivates and Connects
Erica is celebrated for her ability to captivate audiences through bold storytelling and authentic connections. Whether delivering a keynote, moderating a panel, or leading a workshop, she creates transformative experiences that leave attendees energized, empowered, and inspired to act.
Known for her empathy, adaptability, and improvisation, she effortlessly tailors her approach to meet the needs of any audience. Her talks are equal parts inspirational and actionable, helping organizations and individuals thrive in today’s rapidly evolving world.
Speaker Impact Metrics 2024
15K+
Average Reach
Despite limited posting, reflecting high engagement and the impactful reach of my thought leadership year over year on LinkedIn.
10+
Podcast Features
Sharing insights globally across multiple podcasts genres from technology, top social justice, advocacy etc.
8+
Focus Areas
AI Ethics | Health & Tech Equity | National Security
5K
Facebook Reach
Engages a growing community of nearly 4K followers on Facebook, with content consistently reaching over 3,500 people monthly.
Media Features
Print Media
Podcast Appearances
Published Works
  • Contributing author, Amazon Best Seller, A Little Perspective: A Special Delivery from Pregnancy to Toddlerhood
  • Shared insights on maternal health advocacy, drawing from personal and professional experiences.
What Clients Are Saying?
Client and Event Participant Testimonials:
Erica made a profound impact on our audience. Her story and strategies were engaging, authentic, and practical. Our attendees left ready to take action." – Microsoft Public Policy Intern Program Manager
"Her ability to weave personal experience with actionable policy and leadership solutions is unmatched. She's a standout speaker who resonates deeply with her audience."
– Event Organizer, National Maternal Health Innovation Symposium
"As a moderator and speaker, Erica created a safe and inspiring space for our attendees to discuss maternal mental health and trauma. Her impact on the NICU community is immeasurable."
– Hand to Hold NICU Conference Event Leader
Notable Clients & Partners
Signature Talks & Workshops
Talks and Workshops Organized by Theme
Modular and customizable across keynote, panel, fireside chat, or workshop formats.
Theme 1: Future of Work & Career Reinvention
For: Professionals, Federal Employees & Contractors , Early Career Talent
Talk 1: Don’t Panic. Pivot.
Future-proof your career with AI, personal branding, and LinkedIn. Turn disruption into revenue and reinvention.
Talk 2: Tech, Trust & Transition
Reposition federal experience for new income pathways e.g. consulting. Build digital credibility for a shifting economy.
Theme 2: AI Policy, Equity & Digital Safety
For: Educators, Technologists, Policy Leaders, Innovators
Talk 1: We Are the Algorithm
Address algorithmic harm in education with equity-driven design.
Talk 2: The Future of Work is Human
Embed trust and inclusion into human-centered AI.
Talk 3: AI, Identity & Power
Design tech for — not just about — excluded communities.
Theme 3: Maternal Health, Neurodivergence & Advocacy
For: Public Health Leaders, Caregivers, Researchers, Community Orgs
Talk 1: Reclaiming Agency
Navigate ADHD, motherhood, and systems of care with tech equity.
Talk 2: From NICU to National Policy
Turn lived experience into transformative maternal health policy.
Theme 4: Storytelling, Leadership & Personal Brand
For: ERGs, Women’s Leadership Groups, Colleges, Emerging Leaders
Talk 1: Storytelling as Strategy
Lead with authenticity and elevate your digital presence.
Talk 2: Be F.I.T.T.
Flexibility. Identity. Tenacity. Transformation. Build bold leadership from change.
Custom Labs & Workshops (Add-on or Standalone)
  • AI Safety + Policy Bootcamps
  • Federal Résumé + Career Pivot Labs
  • LinkedIn Strategy Workshops
  • Maternal Health Equity + Advocacy Labs
All talks, labs, and workshops are fully customizable for keynotes, panels, fireside chats, trainings, or retreats.
Why Partner with Erica?
"Ms. Erica's insights on cybersecurity were fascinating and deeply inspiring. Hearing about her career journey and her ability to ‘make opportunities that don’t exist’ left a lasting impression. She perfectly captured the importance of balancing free speech and mitigating online and offline harm."
~ Cybersecurity Student, Tennessee Tech University
With extensive experience delivering transformative keynotes and workshops, she is an award-winning speaker who captivates, inspires, and empowers diverse audiences across industries.
Why Event Organizers Choose Me
  • Proven Impact: Delivering actionable insights and inspiring real change for global audiences.
  • Versatility: Keynote speaker, panelist, workshop leader, and dynamic moderator across industries.
  • Professionalism: Seamless collaboration, customized content, and exceptional delivery every time.
"Erica's policy work is critical in the AI space, emphasizing that representation and inclusivity in data and models are non-negotiable. She embodies the meaning of Tech for Good by turning big ideas into actionable solutions."
~ Founder, BeautyTech Start-Up & Participant of AI 2030 Policy Working Group
Driving Change with Courage and Purpose
This isn’t just about keeping up with change—it’s about disrupting it for the better. I unapologetically speak truth to power, tackling systemic inequality with empathy, authenticity, and bold solutions. Together, we can create systems that protect the vulnerable, amplify inclusion, and turn innovation into a tool for justice.
Let’s Collaborate
Contact me today to book your next keynote, workshop, fireside chat, or panel.
  • Phone/Cell: 901-652-5117