Erica Bjerke

Portfolio Director

Erica works closely with Managing Directors to support relationships with investees, including facilitating the development of scaling plans and providing counsel on execution. She also helps to source and conduct due diligence on new investment opportunities and collaborates on innovation initiatives to expand Blue Meridian’s work, with a focus on Nationwide Solutions.

Previously Erica worked at Metis Associates, a research, evaluation and consulting firm serving organizations committed to improving the lives of children, families and communities. During her 10 years at Metis she served a wide array of clients that included the Center for the Study of Social Policy, the Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County, and the Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative.

Erica earned a BA in Biopsychology from Tufts University and an MS in Applied Social Research from Hunter College.