ERICA LAMAR MOTLEY | PHOTO BY LAURA PETRILLA

Erica LaMar Motley
Manager of Scholastic Outreach & Educational Services, Allegheny County Sanitary Authority

Born and raised in the Hill District, Erica LaMar Motley is now devoted to keeping her hometown’s rivers clean and educating local youth about the importance of STEM and sustainability.

During her 17 years at Alcosan, Motley has created new and innovative educational programs that focus on water quality and environmental stewardship. When schools shut down during the pandemic in 2020, Motley mailed boxes of books and science materials to homes across Allegheny County and provided virtual instruction via Zoom, focusing on communities in underserved areas.

She reached out to more than 83 communities, bringing science to preschoolers during a critical gap in their educational development. Motley also serves as the board president of Youth Enrichment Services and is an active leader in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority’s Pittsburgh Alumnae Chapter.