Erica, founder of Erica’s Hope

Survivor. Advocate. Speaker.

Turning Pain into Purpose ♡

Using my story to create change and improve healthcare access for all.

My Story

For years, I lived with severe anorexia and reached a point where I was told there was nothing more that could be done. I was referred to palliative care and needed immediate access to highly specialized treatment.

A feeding tube helped save my life. Today, I use my lived experience to advocate for people who need compassionate, timely, appropriate care—especially those with severe and treatment-resistant eating disorders.

What Drives Me

  • Healthcare access & equity
  • Eating disorder awareness & advocacy
  • Ending stigma
  • Hope, healing & resilience
  • Changing systems, saving lives

I Speak On

  • My journey with severe anorexia
  • Healthcare access & patient advocacy
  • Why feeding tubes can save lives
  • Hope, healing & recovery
  • Mental health & resilience
  • Living beyond survival
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Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT)Hospital pharmacy professional
Board Director · NIEDNational Initiative for Eating Disorders
Director & Past Secretary · CACHACanada Africa Community Health Alliance
Medical Missions · TanzaniaMultiple missions focused on healthcare access
Speaker & AdvocateSharing lived experience to inspire change

Advocacy. Awareness. Action.

I am committed to creating lasting change, improving healthcare access, and giving hope to people who need it most. My work is grounded in lived experience, professional healthcare experience, volunteer leadership, and the belief that every person deserves a real chance at care.

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You are not alone.
There is hope.

Speaking With Purpose

I speak with honesty, hope, and heart. My goal is to inspire, educate, challenge stigma, and help audiences understand why timely access to specialized care can be life-changing—and lifesaving.

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