Following a national search in the fall of 2025, Friends Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Erick Emerick as its new Executive Director.

Erick has served Friends Center for more than 20 years in a wide range of roles, most recently as Assistant Director of Operations and Vendor Management. He brings deep institutional knowledge of the Friends Center campus and its operations, and is already leading efforts to enhance and upgrade the facilities.

Erick is well known to Friends Center’s partners, staff, tenants, vendors, and visitors. As an alum and the parent of three students at Friends Select School, he is deeply connected to the neighborhood and understands the unique role Friends Center plays in the life of Philadelphia.

Erick looks forward to working closely with the Board of the Friends Center Corporation to strengthen Friends Center’s role as a vibrant hub for Quaker values, community, and activity.

Please join us in welcoming Erick to his new role.