ERICA MATSIL

Erica Matsil is an NCJW Dallas board member and passionate leader advancing advocacy, community engagement, and social justice efforts across the Dallas community. Drawn to NCJW by the women who came before her and all of the amazing work they have done across Dallas, Erica is proud to help continue that legacy through leadership and action. She credits Rabbi Nancy Kasten, Renee Karp, Elaine Bernstein, and Caren Edelstein (of blessed memory) for mentoring her as a leader and advocate.

Professionally, Erica serves as Director of Social Justice and Family Engagement at Temple Emanu-El, where she leads initiatives focused on service, advocacy, community organizing, and family programming.

Before stepping into her current role, Erica was a fifth-grade teacher with Uplift Education and served as a corps member with Teach For America. Her background in education continues to inform her commitment to equity, civic engagement, and community impact.

Erica earned her undergraduate degree in Public Policy from the University of Delaware and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Texas at Arlington.

In addition to NCJW Dallas, Erica serves on the boards or advisory councils of United to Learn, Faith Commons, and Dallas Area Interfaith.