Ericka Warren

About Ericka Warren

I facilitate transformative conversations and design intentional experiences that support leadership, alignment, and innovation. For more than three decades, I’ve led strategic planning efforts, guided organizations through sensitive discussions, and built experiences that strengthen connection and purpose.My career spans operations, finance, strategic advising, and the creative arts—a combination that enables me to navigate complexity with both analytical clarity and cultural depth. I’ve worked across sectors and scales, bringing a steady, intuitive presence to rooms where trust and truth are required to move forward.Alongside my consulting and facilitation work, I continue to build creative, culturally rooted experiences through The Onyx Experience and the Rose City Cigar & Soul Festival—platforms that reflect my passion for intentional gathering, storytelling, and elevated design.Across every arena, I bring vision, grounded wisdom, and a commitment to helping people and organizations evolve with intention.

Experience

1. Chief Creative Officer

   The Onyx Experience

   Jan 2018 — Present

   The Onyx Experience designs elevated social and lifestyle events that bring people together through intentional gathering, cultural expression, and curated hospitality. Our mission is to create spaces where people can forge meaningful connections, experience joy, and expand through shared exploration.As Founder and Creative Director, I oversee brand strategy, experience design, and partnerships. I lead the development of signature offerings including Ember Nights, Shescape, and other curated experiences that reflect our commitment to high-touch design and memorable engagement.

Education

• University of Oregon Lundquist College of Business

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

  2017 — 2019

• University of Oregon

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, East Asian Studies

  1988 — 1992