Erica Brescia expresses her enthusiasm for joining GitHub as Chief Operating Officer, highlighting her excitement about contributing to the company's mission of enabling global collaboration among developers. With a background as a software company founder and extensive experience in the open-source software world, she appreciates GitHub's impact on software development and community collaboration. Brescia is particularly drawn to GitHub's commitment to remote work and its globally distributed team, which she believes attracts top talent. Her initial focus as COO will be on scaling the Support, Business Development, and Workplace Experience teams, while her role will adapt as the company's needs change. She is eager to help GitHub grow and optimize its operations, viewing her new position as a thrilling opportunity to build on the company's successes and explore its future potential.