About Me

Designer.

Nerd.

Pastry Chef.

Podcaster.

Dog lover.

My career journey so far has been a blend of the arts, design, and strategic communications. After earning a BA in musical theater, I performed in New York and toured nationally. My transition into design began shortly after, creating programs for prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and other iconic arts institutions through Playbill.

I then moved to Washington, DC, where I immersed myself in the nonprofit and NGO sectors. I specialized in helping organizations like the World Bank, USDA, and various professional associations develop compelling design and branding strategies that effectively communicated their missions to diverse audiences. Though I’ve moved to the financial sector in recent years, I remain passionate about helping nonprofit and arts organizations further their mission through design.

Outside of design, I hold a master’s degree in Public Policy, and most recently, received my diploma in Baking and Pastry from New York’s Institute for Culinary Education (ICE).

I live in New York City, where I spend the rest of my time baking weird cakes, podcasting about bands that broke up before I was born, and hanging out with as many dogs as possible.

Contact me.

Want to collaborate on a project? Drop me a line below or email me directly at erikawhite@gmail.com.