Erick is a bilingual native Angeleno, experienced youth mentor, guide, and instructor committed to supporting young people within and beyond the classroom setting. Erick attended California State University Dominguez Hills, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with an emphasis on social inequalities and helping professions. He has led several teams of teenagers through 8-day treks through the Appalachian Trail in Maine, through the White Mountains in New Hampshire, and through Big Horn National Forest in Wyoming to teach life skills and lessons to apply to everyday life. He joined CoachArt to help children unlock their potential.