Erika Wandsneider

Erika Wandsneider currently drives strategy and special projects at WGU Labs, where she helps shape the future of learning and workforce development through cross-sector collaboration and human-centered innovation. Known for connecting dots across people, programs, and priorities, she thrives at the intersection of vision and detail—designing clear paths forward in moments of ambiguity and momentum. Prior to joining Labs, Erika led and scaled initiatives at early-stage organizations in the higher education space, with a focus on college readiness and completion for traditionally underserved students. She is passionate about expanding access to meaningful educational and economic pathways, and brings a deep commitment to equity, systems thinking, and executional excellence to every project she touches. Erika lives in Austin, Texas with her partner and their dog, and can often be found in a local bookstore, on a hiking trail, or planning her next adventure abroad.