The Charleston Regional Business Journal has announced its 2025 Women of Influence honorees, and among the distinguished group is Dr. Erica S. Taylor, Assistant Superintendent for Communications, Business & Community Partnerships at Orangeburg County School District (OCSD).
The Women of Influence distinction recognizes high-achieving women whose careers, leadership, and service have created lasting impact. Honorees are selected by a panel of past recipients and the CRBJ editorial team, elevating those who lead with vision and open doors for others.
Dr. Taylor is no stranger to influence. For more than 24 years, she has been a force in education communications, shaping strategy, storytelling, and engagement in ways that have transformed schools and communities across South Carolina and beyond. At OCSD, her leadership spans communications, technology, partnerships, governmental and legal affairs, board relations, grants, and intercultural engagement. At the core of it all is her belief that authentic communication builds trust, and trust builds stronger schools. Her record speaks volumes. She was named a finalist for SchoolCEO’s “Marketing Communicator of the Year” in recognition of her innovative approach to storytelling in public education. Most recently, she was elected President-Elect of the South Carolina/National School Public Relations Association (SC/NSPRA), a role that positions her as a leader among leaders in her profession. In addition, she is a nationally recognized speaker and strategist, frequently presenting at state and national conferences on advancing education through the power of communication…