Erica Lockheimer is a transformational leader at the intersection of technology, leadership, and human-centered innovation. As the Founder and CEO of HumanizeHer, Erica is on a mission to reimagine how leaders show up—bringing empathy, authenticity, and inclusion to the forefront of modern organizations.

From Scaling Global Platforms to Shaping Human-Centered Leadership

Before launching HumanizeHer, Erica served as Vice President of Engineering at LinkedIn, where she led large-scale, globally distributed engineering teams responsible for building and scaling products used by hundreds of millions of professionals worldwide. Her tenure at LinkedIn was marked not only by technical excellence and operational scale, but also by her ability to foster high-performing, inclusive cultures within fast-growing technology environments.

This experience became the foundation for her next chapter—one focused on redefining leadership beyond metrics and performance alone.

HumanizeHer: Elevating Leadership Through Authenticity

Through HumanizeHer, Erica works with executives, founders, and organizations to help leaders lead with greater clarity, courage, and humanity. The platform emphasizes emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and inclusive leadership as core business capabilities—not soft skills. Her work addresses a critical gap in today’s leadership landscape: the need for leaders who can navigate complexity while remaining deeply human.

A Trusted Voice Across Boards, Media, and the Tech Ecosystem

In addition to her role as a founder, Erica is a board member, advisor, and investor, contributing strategic insight to organizations across the technology and innovation ecosystem. She is also a podcast host, using her platform to spotlight real leadership stories, candid conversations, and the lived experiences behind executive titles—further reinforcing her belief that leadership is most powerful when it is personal.

Leadership Rooted in Impact and Influence

Erica’s career reflects a consistent throughline: scaling impact while centering people. Whether building global engineering organizations, advising emerging leaders, or shaping conversations about the future of work, she challenges conventional leadership norms and invites leaders to show up with intention and authenticity.

Looking Ahead

As organizations navigate rapid technological change, Erica Lockheimer’s work serves as a timely reminder that the future of leadership is not just about innovation—it is about connection. By humanizing leadership, she is helping shape workplaces where people, purpose, and performance can truly coexist.