Erica was born in the East Coast Bays and has lived in the area for over 40 years.  She attended Rangitoto College, then went on to gain a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Auckland. 

Erica has worked in export sales as well as producing local television shows. She produced Last Chance Dogs, reality TV show Noise Control, and worked on Piha Rescue for more than six years. In 2013 Erica began working for former MP Murray McCully. She took over as MP of East Coast Bay in 2017 upon his retirement and was re-elected in 2020.

Erica lives in Okura with her husband and two children.