Erika Lynch started working for Gateway Community College in 2006 as the Health Careers Advisor. This position was the result of collaboration between the local Workforce Investment Board (Workforce Alliance) and Gateway Community College. She provided a comprehensive outreach, testing and advisement services for individuals looking for higher education in a health profession. In 2012 she was hired to be the Workforce Development Coordinator. This position oversees many of the non-credit workforce related training programs and works on new program development with industry and community partners.