Ericka Plater

Ericka Plater is an executive strategist, a certified organizational leadership coach, and nonprofit leadership expert guiding purpose-driven leaders and organizations through moments of growth, change, and crisis. As CEO of GroundWell Collective, Ericka leads a consulting firm dedicated to helping others build strategic clarity, operational resilience, and values-aligned leadership capacity.

With over 30 years of experience as an executive leader, she brings a deep understanding of the nonprofit sector. Ericka has utilized her skills in the fields of public education, healthcare, public health, philanthropy and community development. She has experience working with national grass tops and with local, grassroot community members.

Ericka’s expertise spans organizational development and strategy, leadership coaching, organizational culture, and governance and board development. She is known for her culturally responsive approach, her ability to navigate complexity with clarity, and her commitment to centering equity and sustainability in organizational growth. Through GroundWell, she offers coaching, consulting, facilitation, and capacity-building strategies that are both practical and transformative. She also continues to serve on various boards and committees in service to her community.