Evan Erickson is the Director of Events and Partnerships at Embarc Collective, where she leads efforts to foster relationships and create impactful experiences that drive innovation in Tampa Bay’s startup community. She and her team support over 125 early-stage startups through coaching, strategic educational programming, and events focused on startup building. As the facilitator for Embarc Collective's Young Professionals Board, Evan also works with emerging leaders to strengthen the local entrepreneurial ecosystem. Committed to cultivating growth and collaboration, she helps startups achieve their boldest ambitions.