Thoughtful Words from Past Collaborators
“Erica is a great design partner, willing to ask questions and listen to different perspectives. We were able to work through various accessibility and inclusive design scenarios to create better designs that benefit more users. Erica's diligence when creating design options demonstrates her passion for the craft. Erica was always prepared with notes to discuss how changes or new designs could impact our design system (and the colleagues who used it). I enjoyed working with Erica and hope our paths cross again.”
Ren Gillet - Sr. Accessibility Designer | CVS Health
“Erica is someone you can easily trust and count on to do thorough work. She is extremely detail oriented, leaving no stone unturned and always asks key questions to understand the problem clearly so she can effectively solve it. Because she is naturally empathetic and possesses an analytical mindset, this benefits her greatly in our field of UX and systems design. Erica is a delightful member of the team and an asset to have around.”
Amanda Wahl - Advanced Design Lead, Design Systems | CVS Health
“I had the pleasure of working with Erica on the Design System team at CVS Health, where she joined as a Senior UX Designer. Although her time on the team was brief, she made a meaningful and lasting impact. Erica ramped up quickly, stepping into a key role managing design tokens and designing components for the responsive web platform. She seamlessly took over from a team member going on leave and ensured continuity without disruption. Her deep understanding of design systems and strong attention to detail were evident from day one. What stood out most about Erica was her collaborative mindset. She was proactive in working across platforms—including web, iOS, and Android—to help create cohesive, scalable solutions. Despite her short tenure, Erica left a strong impression on the team with her professionalism and positive attitude. Any team would benefit from her expertise and collaborative spirit.”
Bernard Rouzeau - Advanced Digital Experience Designer, Design Systems Android | CVS Health
“It was an absolute pleasure working with Erica on a critical, company-wide initiative to revamp our compliance policies. Although she was not formally assigned to the project, Erica proactively stepped in and offered her design expertise—bringing both creative vision and deep respect for the integrity of the material, she remained highly thoughtful and intentional throughout the process. Erica regularly asked insightful questions to ensure that her design choices aligned with the spirit and seriousness of the content, never allowing aesthetics to overshadow clarity or purpose. Her ability to balance creativity with regulatory sensitivity was exceptional. She is not only talented—she’s collaborative, analytical, empathetic, and incredibly hardworking. She takes a whole-systems view of a project and contributes with both artistry and humility. Erica’s design work elevated the project, and her character made the experience all the more meaningful. If given the chance, I would work with her again in a heartbeat. She brings talent, attention to detail, beauty, integrity, and a heart of gold to everything she does. Erica has my highest recommendation; she elevates every project she touches and every team she’s a part of.”
Michelle Tyler - Director, Compliance & Legal OPS | Civis Analytics
“I had the privilege of working with Erica Elizaldi during our time at Medallia, where we collaborated closely on the mobile product redesign. I was the Senior Product Designer, and she was our UI Designer — I’d define the user flows, and she would bring them to life with pixel-perfect precision. Erica is one of the most talented and dedicated designers I’ve ever worked with. Her visual design skills are outstanding, and her ability to turn complex ideas into beautiful, usable interfaces is truly remarkable. One of her most impactful contributions was building and maintaining our design system from scratch. Erica created a scalable, organized, and consistent system that elevated the entire team’s workflow — her work allowed us to move faster, ensure consistency across platforms, and maintain a high design standard. Personally, her design system supported my work tremendously and became an essential part of our design process. We worked side by side in brainstorming sessions, design critiques, and business presentations, and she consistently brought clarity, creativity, and a deep sense of ownership to everything she touched. Her performance was consistently excellent, and working with her was not only seamless — it was genuinely inspiring. I recommend Erica wholeheartedly to any team looking for strong design system expertise, visual polish, and a highly collaborative teammate.”
Diana Castiglia - Sr. Product Designer | Medallia
“I highly recommend Erica as a talented, reliable, and empathetic visual designer. During our shared time at Civis, I witnessed Erica's outsized contributions to the organization's design system and brand marketing materials and was so impressed that I commissioned her for personal projects as well as referred her to others. Erica worked on a project to create brand assets for a personal project of mine and the process was seamless. She conducted interviews to understand my vision and needs, drafted mocks with various options, and refined the designs based on feedback to deliver the best product. I'm grateful for her attention to detail and approach to design and believe you will be too!”
Tashay Green Meeks - Sr. Data Scientist | Civis Analytics
“Erica is a growth-oriented UX designer with a clear passion for accessibility and systems-thinking. At Civis, she carved out opportunities to learn about, and apply, accessible design principles by incorporating user research and advocating for industry standards across mobile and web. Her breadth of knowledge in visual design makes her an asset to any design systems team. Additionally, her conscientiousness and strong sense of empathy simply make her a warm human to collaborate with. I'd recommend Erica to anyone seeking a delightful UX designer who's ready to jump into any problem space.”
Chelsea Badiola - Sr. UX Designer, Design Systems | Civis Analytics
“I've had the pleasure of working with Erica on several projects at InMobi and cannot recommend her highly enough. She has an amazing work ethic and is a fantastic designer. As an engineer, it's great to work with folks like Erica who understand the impact design decisions have on engineering and other functions.”
Erik Smith - Lead Engineer | InMobi
