Erika Vergara-Bernstein

Q: Where are you from?

I was born in San Francisco, but I grew up in the East Bay (Alamo, CA).

Q: Where did you go to school?

I went to San Francisco State University and am now at UC Davis, working on my HR certification.

Q: Tell me about your family.

I’m a second-generation American. My family is mostly Mexican and Spanish.

Q: What makes our office unique?

Creativity. It doesn’t feel like the corporate offices where I’ve worked in the past.

Q: What’s the last show you binge-watched?

Shrinking – it's amazing because it’s by the same creator as Ted Lasso, which is one of my favorite shows.

Q: What’s your favorite part about coming to work?

Getting to know my colleagues. After the pandemic, everyone was remote, and it seemed like we lost some of those at work social interactions I enjoyed in the past.

Q: What are the top three things on your bucket list?

To travel to as many countries as possible before I die. When I retire, I would like to own a small wine bar and learn another language.

Q: Favorite SF hidden gem?

Potrero Hill (where I currently live). There are many parks up there that have amazing views of the city.

Q: What are five features you would include in your dream home?

Stainless steel kitchen, many windows, views of either the city or beach, and a huge walk-in closet. I have a lot of clothes!

Q: Where are you most excited to travel next?

The next place I am excited to travel to is South America. I’ve been to Argentina, but that’s it. There are so many more countries I would like to explore!