Eric Rockwood

Send Silence Packing Program Associate

He/Him

Programs

What's your favorite way to unplug?

Catch a show at a local venue, sit behind my drumkit and jam with friends, pet my adorable orange cat Simba, or sit back and play video games with a nice cup of tea.

Eric was born in Maine but grew up in Gaithersburg, MD and currently reside in College Park, MD. He is half American and half Salvadoran and speaks Spanish, as well as basic Russian and German. Eric graduated from West Virginia University with a BA in Political Science, with a focus on international relations and foreign/domestic policy, and a minor in Spanish. Previously, he was an AmeriCorps Vista Volunteer at Adventist Community Services of Greater Washington, as well as previous roles in non-profits and trade associations. Eric also has volunteered with local food kitchens, LGBTQ+ centers, and local immigrant help services.