Erika W. Bell is the Community Development regional manager for the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond serving North Carolina and South Carolina.

She joined the Bank in January 2020, bringing with her extensive experience in nonprofit management, youth development, community health, and work with low- and moderate-income individuals and families stemming from an 18-year stint in the nonprofit sector and in leading a small business.

Prior to joining the Richmond Fed, Bell served as the chief operations officer of a South Carolina YMCA association with oversight over 16 branches. She holds a degree in mass communication from Winthrop University and is a member of Leadership North Carolina Class of XXVIII and of numerous community organizations.