Erica B.
RISE Chief Operations Officer
Chief Operations Officer | HR Strategist | Systems Architect for RISE
📍 Washington, DC Metro | 📧 ericab@rise4us.com |
“Structure isn’t boring—it’s where freedom begins.”
Erica Battle is the operations powerhouse behind RISE. As the Chief Operations Officer and HR Strategist, she transforms chaos into clarity by building the internal structures that keep teams, businesses, and missions moving with integrity.
With an MBA in Healthcare Administration and a proven track record in HR, payroll, compliance, and employee relations, Erica has served as a trusted leader in hospitals, nonprofits, and government-adjacent institutions. From leading accreditation processes to creating seamless onboarding experiences, she understands how to build foundations that allow people to thrive.
Erica’s leadership is not just administrative — it’s deeply personal. She approaches her work through the lens of humanity, structure, and sustainability. Her superpower lies in aligning systems with purpose — and ensuring the internal health of an organization reflects the boldness of its mission.
Whether she’s supporting front-line teams or designing company-wide handbooks, Erica leads with compassion, confidence, and operational excellence.
