Eric Lerum
Eric Lerum is currently the VP of Growth and Strategy for America Succeeds, where he leads the organization's efforts to expand and deepen its advocacy impact. Eric has over a decade of experience in strategic planning, partnership development, and advising state and local policymakers regarding public education. Prior to joining America Succeeds, he oversaw policy at StudentsFirst and served in multiple lead roles in school reform efforts in the District of Columbia. A 2003 graduate of the Washington College of Law at American University, Eric developed his interests in public education while teaching constitutional literacy to high school students.