Erica Koehn Samz

Director, Growth & Strategic Initiatives | MBA | PMP

Role: Director, Growth and Strategic Initiatives at Crisis Prevention Institute
Location: Milwaukee, WI, US
LinkedIn followers: 500 followers

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About Erica Koehn Samz

I help mission-driven organizations design strategy and put it into action to deliver on promises to stakeholders. I use my MBA and PMP to blend an innovative business approach with a bias for action and achieving results. I have deep experience in strategic planning, organizational development, and executive-level facilitation. I am skilled in guiding teams through complex transformations, implementing insight-driven process improvements, and delivering outcomes that stick. I am based in Milwaukee and ready to help organizations navigate complexity, drive alignment, and sustain progress in change management, program management, or strategy.

Experience

Director, Growth and Strategic Initiatives
Crisis Prevention Institute
Aug 2025 — Present

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Crisis Prevention Institute

Professional Training and Coaching · 535 employees · Founded 1980 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Since 1980, the Crisis Prevention Institute has helped millions of individuals begin a journey of positive, supportive, and empathic caring for people of all ages. • We believe in the power of empathy, compassion, and meaningful connections. • We consider personal safety and security the antidotes to fear and anxiety; and that listening leads to understanding. • We know when those who care for others feel prepared and confident in their abilities, they can make the world a better place. CPI’s crisis prevention training gives professionals the confidence to prevent and respond to workplace violence. With a focus on healthcare, education, human services, and dementia care, CPI sets the standard for best practices in evidence-based workplace violence prevention. Our training is designed to support the safety and well-being of both staff and those in their care. We teach the skills that help professionals de-escalate verbal and physical crises in the workplace, with an array of solutions that address the full spectrum of risk levels. Solutions Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® Training: Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training focuses on verbal de-escalation and early intervention, giving staff an effective framework for decision making and problem solving, as well as teaching safe disengagements and physical interventions that can be implemented with the least use of force, providing the safest environment for all parties involved. Verbal Intervention™ Training: This program is ideal for organizations that have a hands-off policy, and for staff members who don’t experience higher risk situations requiring physical interventions, instilling the confidence and skills to verbally respond to disruptive behaviors, and prevent further escalation. To learn more about CPI and our full offering of industry-leading solutions, visit us today at crisisprevention.com.

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About Erica Koehn Samz

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Director, Growth and Strategic Initiatives

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