ERIN GILLESPIE, CPM

10:15-11:45 Wednesday Room WD 109

Juggling for Success

Join a fun, interactive activity that improves communication, challenges out-of-the-box thinking and works on problem-solving skills to enhance conflict resolution.

Erin Gillespie is an Account Manager for Florida state government and educational institutions at the technology company Presidio. Erin has more than two decades of experience in government operations, crisis management, communications and government affairs. When she left state government in 2019, she served as the Deputy Chief of Staff for the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, now Florida Commerce, working with businesses and communities across the state to invest in a high-tech workforce, develop strong growth strategies, and promote Florida's economic success.

Erin has extensive disaster recovery experience, leading statewide private sector disaster recovery efforts after Hurricanes Hermine, Matthew, Irma, Maria and Michael. Previously, Erin also held leadership roles at the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the Florida Department of Children and Families. She earned her bachelor's and master's degrees from Auburn University.