ERICA

Name	Erica
Years as Wizard Girl	2
Hometown	Aloha, Oregon
Occupation	Public Health Analyst

Hello to all the Wizard fans in the DMV! I’m so excited to be back for my second season as a Wizard Girl. This my 6th year as a professional dancer, and my experience as a Wizard Girl has been so wonderful, from the calendar shoots to the excitement of the games, to working with a talented group of women. Since my day job with the federal government is so much different from dance, I am thankful and blessed to have the opportunity to be part of the Wizards organization. I had a great time last year meeting fans around the area, and I can’t wait to see you all this upcoming season. Thanks for being so loyal to the Wizards!
What college or university did you attend? University of Southern California (Fight on Trojans!)
When you are not at work, in class or dancing with the Wizards, what is your favorite thing to do? Watch Movies
Favorite thing about being a Wizard Girl? Combining my love for dance and my love for sports. Entertaining the fans while being so close to the action on the court is so exciting! And I was able to see President Obama up close!
What was your most interesting job? Working as an intern for a radio station in Portland. I saw so many concerts, it was awesome!
Something most people don’t know about you? I eat with my left hand and write with my right
Favorite thing about DC? The diversity of people and activities
3 words that describe you best: Driven, Compassionate, Witty
What’s one thing you can’t live without: Dessert!!
What animated character are you most like? Jasmine from Aladdin, she was fiercely independent
FAVORITES:
TV Show: Young and the Restless
Movie: Remember the Titans
Book: The Da Vinci Code
DC Restaurant: The Italian Kitchen
Song: “A Song for You” by Donny Hathaway
Quote/Saying: “It ain’t as bad as you think. It will look better in the morning.” – Colin Powell
Who do you admire most and why? My parents, they’re strong, hardworking, honest Christian people