Eric is a recognized expert who has held important policy leadership and advocacy roles across a broad range of issues, including U.S. relations, economic development, trade, and energy; Asia-Latin American relations and global governance; and security and democracy.  He consults frequently with senior U.S. government and foreign officials and private sector leaders, is a widely sought conference speaker and media commentator, and publishes regularly in leading newspapers and journals.

Prior to leading the Washington office of the Council of the Americas and the Americas Society, Eric served in government with the U.S. Department of State, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative and Clinton White House.  He also worked with U.S. Sen. Sam Nunn, D-GA.  His private sector experiences include ManattJones Global Strategies and the Bristol-Myers Squibb Corporation.  He has been decorated by the Governments of Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Spain, and is an elected Academic Correspondent of Uruguay.