Erin A. Archuleta
ABOUT
Erin Archuleta collaborates on and speaks to global civic initiatives and policies that make our communities vibrant and equitable.
EXPERIENCE
Erin has a passion for economic development and community engagement.
Whether through her role on the Government Relations and Public Policy team at Block, or through board service and volunteer projects, she contributes to solutions impacting local needs.
Erin champions economic access and healthy neighborhoods. Community is what binds us.
Block, Inc.
Government Relations and Public Policy — Global Head of Policy Partnerships and Community Impact
Small business advocacy, economic development, financial inclusion, sustainable communities, public affairs, and storytelling
Selected Press: Bloomberg, Inc., The Cheddar, USA Today, Satellite Media Tours, Radio Media Tours, Washington Post, San Francisco Business Times, The Hustle 2X
Accolades: Powerful Women of the Bay Area (2021), San Francisco Business Times Most Influential Women in Business (2018)
ICHI
Co-owner/Partner — ICHI Catering, ICHI Dozo Restaurant Group properties, and consulting
2005 — present
Current: Flint, MI
ICHI Lucky Cat Deli
Thank you for the memories, San Francisco.
ICHI Sushi
ICHI Sushi + NI Bar
ICHI Kakiya
Selected Press: Michelin-recommended, Zagat-rated, PBS, NPR, New York Times, Buzzfeed, VICE, AAA, USA Today, Eater, Modern Luxury Magazine, The San Francisco Chronicle
Publishing: Finesse Magazine (a print publication of The French Laundry); Flint, Michigan — A Story of Resilience
Accolades: City of San Francisco’s Small Business Week Award (2014)
826
Director of Growth and Strategy, Interim Executive — 826 National
2010-2012
Led global affiliate and domestic chapter expansion process for network of writing, publishing, and tutoring centers for youth. Crafted growth playbook, national volunteer standards, and engaged on US public educational policy initiatives with the US Department of Education and the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities.
Selected Press: NBC, CNN, The San Francisco Chronicle, The San Jose Mercury News, KQED, ABC7 Bay Area
Publishing: Don’t Forget to Write: 54 Enthralling and Effective Writing Lessons for Students 6-18