Erica F. Moore joined MICDS full time in June, 2008 as Director of Diversity. No stranger to the MICDS community, Erica was already known to many as the Assistant Girls Varsity Basketball Coach. In her new role, Erica is committed to helping the School fulfill its mission to educate and prepare children to live in a global world, and to create and sustain an equitable, inclusive, and just community.

Her responsibilities include coordinating the School’s diversity efforts, mentoring and supporting students and their families, assisting hiring and retention efforts, leading outreach into the greater St. Louis community, and helping the MICDS community deepen its collective awareness. She serves as a member of the School’s administrative team and the All School Diversity Council.

With a background in communications and business development, Erica has been a leader in diverse work environments, and has designed and delivered workplace inclusiveness training programs. “A mindset and understanding of inclusion is crucial to the personal and professional growth of every individual in today’s world. MICDS is on the cutting edge in providing the best education for its students. I am excited to be a part of the effort in building our leaders of tomorrow, and providing an amazing learning and working environment for all in the MICDS community,” she explains.

An active community volunteer, Moore serves on the Board for the YWCA of Greater St. Louis, whose mission is to “Eliminate Racism and Empower Women.” She has been a member of the local organizing committee for both the 2005 NCAA Men’s Final Four and the upcoming 2009 NCAA Women’s Final Four basketball tournaments. She is also a Youth in Training Teacher for Shalom Church (City of Peace) in St. Louis. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, reading, and volunteer work with youth.