Qualifications — An.Essential.Adventure

Erica’s Qualifications, Certifications and Awards

2026 — Published business book, Take the Lead: A Professional Guide for the New Farrier

2026 — Recipient of the “Most Referrals Given” Award for Northcoast Networkers, Business Network International group

2026 — Winner, NCJ’s Best of Humboldt “Best Notary” Award

2026 — Founded a New Business, An Essential Adventure, Consulting | Writing | Notary Services, Eureka, CA

2026 — Published fictional novel, The Carrying: A Story of Loss, Untamed Wilderness, and What Carries You Through

2026 — Writer and photographer for local online directory Humboldt.FYI

2026 — Founding Member of Humboldt.FYI online directory

2026 – Member, BNI Business Network International – North Coast Networkers

2020-2026 – 300 hours of personal instruction learning Feldenkrais Mindfulness Through Movement Techniques, with instructor Sam Nelson, Virtual Class, Rochester, NY

2025 – Recipient of Certification Reiki level I Training, with instructor Val Vosburg, Fortuna, CA

2023 – Commissioned as a Notary Public by the California Notary Public Commission

2021 – Attendee, 3-Day Harmony Yoga Retreat,

Young Living Essential Oils Highland Flats Farm, Naples, Idaho

2018 – 2020 – Executive Assistant to the Executive Director, Office Manager, Event Coordinator and Director of Membership,

California Association of Private Post Secondary Schools (C.A.P.P.S.), Sacramento, CA

2018-2020 – Member, California Association of Private Post Secondary Schools (C.A.P.P.S.) Scholarship Committee, Sacramento, CA

2018 – Event Coordinator, C.A.P.P.S. Legislative Conference, Palm Springs, CA

2018 – Event Coordinator, C.A.P.P.S. Annual Conference, Long Beach, CA

2018 - Member, California Association of Private Post Secondary Schools (C.A.P.P.S.) Annual Conference Committee and Event Coordinator, Sacramento, CA

2018 – Recipient of CVENT Event Management Software Training (FLEX), Sacramento, CA

2018 – Member, California Association of Private Post Secondary Schools (C.A.P.P.S.) Legislative Action Committee, Sacramento, CA

2018 - Member, California Association of Private Post Secondary Schools (C.A.P.P.S.) Annual Conference Committee and Event Coordinator, Sacramento, CA

2020 – Recipient of the Bridge to Gold award for team growth,

Young Living Essential Oils, Salt Lake City, Utah

2020 – Attendee, Diamond Bound Rally and Training, Virtual Attendance,

Young Living Essential Oils event, Salt Lake City, Utah

2018 – Attendee, Live Your Passion Rally and Training,

Young Living Essential Oils event, Brookings, OR

2019 – Presenter, Live Equine Raindrop Demonstration and Education,

Private Ranch, Fortuna, CA

2018 - Presenter, Live Equine Raindrop Demonstration and Education,

Private Ranch, Cool, CA

2016 – Attendee, Farm Tour and Lavender Harvest,

Young Living’s Whispering Springs Farm in Mona, Utah

2016 – Attendee and Silver Level Team Leader,

Young Living Essential Oils International Convention, Salt Lake City, Utah

2015 – Visionary, Hostess, Chef and Teacher,

Live Your Dream Team Retreat, Big Bear, CA

2015 – Presenter, Raindrop Technique Training for Practitioners,

Private Ranch, Fortuna, CA

2015 – Attendee, Silver Leadership Retreat and Training,

Young Living Essential Oils event, Park City, Utah

2016 – Attendee, Catapult into 2017 Leadership Training with MJ Durkin, Sacramento, CA

2016 – Presenter, Live Equine Raindrop Demonstration and Education,

Back Country Horsemen regional event, Klamath Falls, OR

2016 – Graduate, Leadership Training Module

Marcella Vonn Harting’s Highest Potential Academy, Scottsdale, AZ

2014 – Presenter, Live Equine Raindrop Demonstration and Education,

Back Country Horsemen of California’s Rendezvous event, Norco, CA

2014 – Recipient of the Silver in Six Award, recognition for exponential team growth

Young Living Essential Oils, Mona, Utah

2014 – Young Living Silver Leadership level achieved

2014 – Young Living Executive Leadership level achieved

2013 – Double Program Graduate, certificates received in: Chemistry of Essential Oils, Raindrop, Applied Vitaflex, Healing Oils of the Bible, Emotional Release Center for Aromatherapy Research and Education (C.A.R.E.) Program, Benbow, CA

2013 – Independent Distributor, Young Living Essential Oils

2008 – 2025 - Professional Farrier,

Back in Balance Horseshoeing, based out of Humboldt County, CA

2008 – Graduate, Certificate of Farrier Science,

Mission Farrier School, Snohomish, WA

2008 - Recipient of Best Newsletter award,

Back Country Horsemen Annual Rendezvous event, Bishop, CA

2008 - Volunteer, Newsletter Editor + Distribution, Back Country Horsemen of California, Redwood Unit, Eureka, CA

2008 - Secretary, Back Country Horsemen of California, Redwood Unit

2005-2008 – Employee specializing in exotic pets and tropical fish,

Fin ‘N Feather Pet Shop, Eureka, CA

2003 – Graduate, Fortuna Union High School, Fortuna, CA