Erika Hval has supported Project Renewal’s development efforts since 2019, when she established the agency’s first formal fundraising strategy related to corporate and foundation giving. With Erika’s leadership, Project Renewal has significantly expanded its institutional donor portfolio, including private, city, state, and federal grants.

Erika has further launched Project Renewal’s Associate Board, strengthened discretionary funding partnerships with elected officials, and more deeply integrated the development department with program teams. She drives organizational visibility and relationship-building to grow program innovation, foster donor collaboration, and ultimately meet client need.

Erika has worked for leading New York City social services providers since 2013. She holds a master’s degree from Tufts University and a bachelor’s degree from NYU.