Erika Buck
Executive Director
Erika Buck brings many years of experience in nonprofit leadership, fundraising, and strategic planning. Before joining the team at PiE, she served for many years as the Executive Director of the Youth Science Institute, guiding the organization through a period of growth and stability. Her background includes senior leadership roles within the YMCA, and she currently serves on the Board of Managers at the Palo Alto Family YMCA.
She serves on the Board of the League of Women Voters of Palo Alto, is an Emergency Services Volunteer for the City of Palo Alto, and is currently President of the Kiwanis Club of Palo Alto.
With a career that spans education, youth development, and collaborative community engagement, Erika brings the vision, experience, and dedication to lead mission-driven organizations with lasting impact.