Erica Lopez
Gaja faculty

Erica Lopez

Director of Community and Alumni Relations
Certified in Meditation · Certified in Ayurveda · 200-Hour Yoga Teacher

Erica keeps the Gaja community connected, from the facilitated discussions inside its programs to the alumni network that follows graduation.

About Erica

Erica Lopez is Gaja Collective’s Director of Community and Alumni Relations, with more than 17 years of experience in wellness education. She leads initiatives that bring students and alumni together through continued learning and professional growth. Her work also spans social media strategy, partnerships, affiliate program management, and graduate resources and services.

Bilingual and certified in meditation, Ayurveda, and yoga, Erica brings a personal connection to the teachings. Her background managing certification programs for a leading wellbeing organization shapes her approach to supporting students and educators, building lasting relationships, and helping graduates bring their training into the world. She is based in Southern California.

Areas of expertise
  • Community building
  • Alumni relations
  • Student support
  • Program operations
Credentials
  • Certified in Meditation
  • Certified in Ayurveda
  • 200-Hour Yoga Teacher
Teaches
Upcoming with Erica

Live seminars are for enrolled students; Studio classes are open to members. All live online.

  • Mar
    16
    Teacher Tools, Resources & Business Best Practices
    Live seminar · Meditation Certification, November 2026 cohort · 12:00 PM PDT · 90 min
  • Apr
    7
    Teacher Tools, Resources & Business Best Practices
    Live seminar · Ayurvedic Health Instructor, December 2026 cohort · 12:00 PM PDT · 90 min
  • Jun
    15
    Teacher Tools, Resources & Business Best Practices
    Live seminar · Meditation Certification, February 2027 cohort · 12:00 PM PDT · 90 min
Erica Lopez · Gaja faculty · Gaja Collective