Woman of the Week – Erin Huffman-Richard

Here at Executive Elements, we like to feature fantastic women we think you should know. Some of these women are clients, some are friends, some are women we’ve only just met. But they all have this in common: they are dynamic, interesting women who have agreed to share with us their insights and secrets to success.

My Name:
Erin Huffman-Richard

My Current Job/Company:
Assistant Executive Director & Director of Education & Development/Delta Gamma Fraternity.

My Work:
I develop educational curriculum that helps our members perform at their best and become socially responsible citizens.

My Passion:
My work and my kids.

My Family:
Cory (partner), Hunter (stepson – age 11), Paige (stepdaughter – age 9), Lauren (daughter – age 4), and Evan (son – age 2).

My Hero or Heroes:
Corrie ten Boom (a woman who risked her life to hide Jews during the Holocaust), and my mom (who taught me how to work hard and reach my goals).

My Escape:
Mountain hikes, walks, and cooking.

My Pet Peeve:
Incongruency.

My Indulgence:
Coffee, ice cream and popcorn.

My Roots:
Small community with lots of family support mixed with the right amount of challenge.

My Future:
Hopeful and intentional.

My Favorite Quote:
“Be your own self, at your very best, all of the time.”
~ Patricia Peterson Danielson

My Accessory:
Cardigans.

My advice to Young Women:
Find the courage to do what you love and be your authentic self.

How I Balance it All:
Plan, prioritize, compartmentalize, rely on others, and make time for “me”.