The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America Inc., a national nonprofit membership organization that advocates for people affected by sickle cell disease, named Erika Cartledge director of development and stakeholder engagement. Cartledge brings nearly 20 years of experience in business development, entrepreneurship, finance and marketing.
Prior to joining the association, Cartledge was director of major gifts for The Key School, where she cultivated donors and raised millions of dollars in support of the school. Previously, she held positions with Glenmede Trust Co. as marketing manager and business development officer. She also worked for Turner Investments, Aberdeen Asset Management and SEI Investments.
Cartledge serves on the board of directors for Tumaini DC Inc., a nonprofit organization that designs and facilitates social and emotional learning curricula and experiences for schools and community-based organizations.
She graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Business Administration from Howard University and lives in Temple Hills, Maryland.
Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disease causing red blood cells to take a sickle shape, which leads to blockages that prevent blood from reaching parts of the body. As a result, people with sickle cell complications can experience anemia, jaundice, gallstones, stroke, chronic pain, organ damage and premature death. No universal cure exists.
Sickle Cell Disease Association of America Inc. advocates for people affected by sickle cell conditions and empowers community-based organizations to maximize quality of life and raise public consciousness while advancing the search for a universal cure. The association and more than 50 member organizations support sickle cell research, public and professional health education and patient and community services. (www.sicklecelldisease.org)
