Candidate for Borough Council

Erica Torsiello

Erica Torsiello lives with her husband Dan and their two cats in the Lakeview section of town. Prior to purchasing their home, they lived in the Towne Mews apartment complex. Erica is a graduate of the University of St Andrews (BA) and New York University (MS), where she studied Global Affairs. She is a fundraising professional and has a passion for philanthropy in education, politics, and social justice. Erica is currently the Assistant Director of the Pennington Fund at The Pennington School, and previously worked for the nonprofit organizations Womanspace and the Coalition for Peace Action, where she gained experience in community organizing and politics, and worked closely with local law enforcement. Erica serves on the Upper-Freehold Allentown Municipal Alliance and loves spending time reading by the lake, running through town, biking in Heritage Park, and practicing yoga at The Movement. Erica wants to represent the next generation of Allentown families, and looks forward to advocating for road and parking improvements, historic preservation, economic development, and the protection of green spaces.