Erika Justis

1stAct Silicon Valley

Erika Justis joined 1stACT Silicon Valley as its first full-time employee in March 2006. 1stACT is a cross-sector network of leaders working to make Silicon Valley look and feel as special as it is – equal to the richness of its diversity and global leadership in technology and innovation. Erika worked with 1stACT’s six Founders to develop four initiatives that support the development of creative experiences and environments in Silicon Valley. The initiatives and the diverse network of leaders supporting them garnered the seed funding required to establish 1stACT as a formal organization in September 2007. As Director of Creative Place, Erika is now leading the implementation of 1stACT’s vision for Downtown San Jose as Silicon Valley’s City Center using a framework of “big deals” and “small wonders” across five planning domains. Previously, Erika worked as a development and residency manager at Montalvo Arts Center and the Lucas Artists Programs.

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