Biography

Erika Leon is the Director of Human Resources for the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (CHASS) at the University of California, Riverside, supporting nearly 200 staff members. With more than 20 years of experience in human resources, she provides guidance in employee relations, recruitment, professional development, career progression, and retention. Her areas of expertise include conflict resolution, leadership development, and navigating complex workplace matters. Erika is a UC Riverside alumna with a B.A. in Political Science, Law and Society, and holds an MBA from the University of Redlands.