ABOUT ERICA
Meet the Author, Motivational Speaker, CEO, and Olympic Hopeful herself!
Erica Waller-Hill is a wife, mother of two, and Professional Educator for 25 years. Erica is the Owner and Founder of Destined for a Dream Foundation and SpeakLife, LLC; where she has helped thousands of youth and young adults find courage, purpose, and the tools to help them thrive in society.
Waller-Hill is a Bucks County, Pennsylvania native where she received her formal education. Erica furthered her studies at Widener University in Chester, PA. During her stay at Widener, she studied Early Childhood Education, and Liberal Studies with a concentration in Applied Supervision, as well as achieved a Master's Degree in Administrative Education. Erica is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Educational Leadership with a concentration in Special Education Leadership.
Erica has appeared in Ebony Magazine, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Rolling Out Media Company, Bucks County Courier Times, and many television and radio shows. ​Erica has received countless awards for her leadership and continued service to our nation's youth and young adults.
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25+ Years
150+
45,000 +
Educational Leadership
Acheivements
Youth Served
Received M.Ed. in Administrative Education from Widener University.
Including speaking engagements, talk shows, magazine, etc..
Empowering and providing youth educational resources through Destined For A Dream Foundation
Past Event Highlights
You may have seen me here!
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January 30, 2019 - Guest on the Steve Harvey Show
February 27, 2019 - Speaking engagement at Widener University
March 7, 2019 - Speaking engagement at West Chester University
March 20, 2019 - Panelist at The National Council of Negro Women
April 6, 2019 - Workshop facilitator for Links Foundation Leadership event
April 24, 2019 - College Summit
April 27, 2019 - Panelist at Widener University's Delta Sigma Theta Sorority " A Seat at the Table"
May 16, 2019 - Red carpet spokesperson at Harry S Truman High School
September 9, 2019 - Princeton University Keynote (student athletics)
September 24, 2019 - Keynote speaker at Temple University's leadership class
November 3, 2019 - Keynote speaker for The Tall Society event
December 2019- Assisted over 1,500 youth and families for our Christmas Dream
January 2020-June 2023- updating soon!
Continuing To Empower
Currently accepting opportunities for conference speaker, college commencement speaker, workshop facilitator, talk show host/guest host, radio guest, and book signing. Please complete the form below and I will get back to you within 24 hours.