Beloit’s Chief of Staff earns YWCA distinction

Credit: Ted JohnsonIn addition to her role in the President’s Office,Erica Danielshas been a confident and tireless campus leader, serving on the search committee for the college’s 12th president and chairing the Covid Task Force. Before accepting the chief of staff position in 2021, she first served as executive administrative assistant to the provost and dean of the college, then executive administrative assistant in the President’s Office.

President Scott Bierman saw Daniels’ potential and thought she was exactly the right person to be the college’s next Chief of Staff. “Her knowledge of the college, understanding of the President’s Office, and relationships with so many people within the Beloit community — both college and city — were unparalleled. But most compelling were her traits of great judgment, unquestionable integrity, sharp intellect, and kindness.”

Students also recognized Daniels this year, inviting her to give the keynote address at theCelebration of Black Excellence, part of Commencement festivities in May. In addition to her role at the college, Daniels is a dedicated member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church, serving as a deaconess, choir member, and youth ministry co-director. She serves on the Greater Beloit Economic Development Corporation Board and is a former Visit Beloit board member. She and her husband, Dr. Shedrick Daniels, have four children: Christian, Madison, Morgan, and Chloe.