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Erika Flores

Senior Communications Manager, ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Southwest
About

Erika Flores is the .

She joined ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Southwest in 2023 after working with Maricopa County for seven and a half years.
 
Erika had various roles in Maricopa County including Elections Department’s Deputy Communications Director and spokesperson, appearing in local, national and international media. She also collaborated with more than 50 departments on communications strategies and advised executive leadership, launched Maricopa County’s social media platforms, content creation strategy and multicultural communications. 

Before working at Maricopa County, Erika had a 12-year career in journalism and currently owns a . She has a Master’s Degree in Public Administration and Bachelor’s Degrees in Sociology, and Journalism and Mass Communication. She uses these skills to develop multicultural communications strategies that build relationships between organizations and their communities.

In her free time, Erika enjoys dancing bachata, watching Marvel movies, and exploring small towns with her husband and three dogs – Gizmo, Gadget, and Kiddo. 

Erika looks forward to leading communications for ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Southwest while keeping an eye out for her favorite bird: Colibrí de Anna – Anna’s Hummingbird.

Articles by Erika Flores

American Robin and Northern Flicker
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Mural Project Brings Attention to Southwest Birds Threatened by a Changing Climate
August 13, 2025 — Visit ABQ BioPark Zoo in Albuquerque, New Mexico to see the art project raising awareness for birds.
Rufous Hummingbird
Birds are Being Pushed Beyond Their Limits
July 17, 2025 — How a hotter, drier climate is threatening birds in one of the nation’s most biologically diverse states
New Rio Salado Pollinator Garden Provides a Home for Bees, Butterflies, and Birds to Flourish
April 17, 2024 — Partnerships and ecological restoration grant brings community together to beautify the grounds.
Volunteers pose for photo at Rio Salado ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center
El nuevo jardín de polinizadores del Río Salado proporciona un hogar para que prosperan las abejas, las mariposas y los pájaros
March 23, 2024 — Las asociaciones y la subvención para la restauración ecológica unen a la comunidad para embellecer el lugar
Volunteers pose for photo at Rio Salado ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center
New Rio Salado Pollinator Garden provides a home for bees, butterflies, and birds to flourish
March 23, 2024 — Partnerships and ecological restoration grant brings community together to beautify grounds
Groundwater in Coconino County event in Flagstaff
Groundwater in Coconino County
October 27, 2023 — Event in Flagstaff highlights importance of Arizona’s groundwater and discussed ways to manage and protect it.