Variety the Children’s Charity of St. Louis is proud to announce the appointment of four new members to its Board of Directors: Erin Fleming Dunlap, Erica B. Slater, Eloise Schlafly, and John Waterhouse. Each brings a unique blend of professional expertise, community leadership, and passion for empowering local children and teens with disabilities.
Erin Fleming Dunlap
Attorney at Coppersmith Brockelman PLC
Board Member of The Fleming Family Foundation
“Variety holds a special place in my heart. I’ve had the joy of attending several Variety events and volunteering at Bikes for Kids. My daughter Courtney loves working as an adventure camp counselor. Through my involvement and Courtney’s enthusiasm, I’ve experienced firsthand the incredible impact that Variety has on local kids and their families. I’m also inspired by the staff’s endless dedication to Variety’s mission. I’m thrilled to join the Board of Directors and look forward to helping empower even more kids in the years to come.”
Erin brings extensive experience in healthcare data privacy and regulatory compliance. Alongside her professional leadership, she has remained deeply committed to nonprofit service and community involvement throughout her career.
Erica B. Slater
Founding Partner at Gunn | Slater
“I am honored to join the Variety St. Louis Board. Variety is an organization near and dear to my heart because I discovered it through the families I represent in complex medical cases. Time and again, I have watched Variety help those families find their footing, access critical resources, and navigate some of the hardest moments with hope and foresight. I am proud to now serve the mission that has served them so well.”
Erica brings strong legal leadership and advocacy experience to the Variety board. Her practice focuses on medical malpractice, product liability, NICU injuries, and child injury litigation. In addition to her legal work, Slater has been actively involved in professional and community leadership, including service with the Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater St. Louis, the 22nd Circuit Judicial Commission, and The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis.
Eloise Schlafly
Senior Advisor / Partner in Training at Moneta Group
“I’m honored to join the board and support a mission that feels deeply aligned with my own experiences. I’ve seen how meaningful access to innovative resources and strong support networks can be when navigating healthcare, and I’m excited to help drive that impact forward for others.”
Eloise helps families navigate complex financial planning and multi-generational wealth management. Beyond her professional expertise, Schlafly is a passionate advocate for the disability community through her work with the CMT Research Foundation, inspired by her personal journey with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT 1E).
John Waterhouse
Vice President, Transmission & Distribution Electric Design at Ameren
“Variety’s mission resonates with me because it focuses on creating real, lasting access and inclusion for children who need it most. I’m honored to join the board and eager to lend my experience in support of the organization’s continued growth and impact across the St. Louis region.”
John has responsibility for leading the engineering design of Ameren’s electric Transmission and Distribution system in Missouri and Illinois. He also brings extensive nonprofit leadership experience through his longtime involvement with the Center for Hearing & Speech, where he served on the Board of Directors for 12 years, including two terms as Board President.
As Variety continues its mission of helping children live life to the fullest through adaptive equipment, inclusive recreation, and accessible opportunities, these new board members will help strengthen and expand the organization’s impact across the St. Louis region. Click here to view the full list of Variety’s Board of Directors.