Based in Grand Junction, Erin (she/her) is driven by her core values of social justice, strategic leadership, community, and environmental stewardship.

Since graduating from Saint Mary's College of Maryland with Political Science and Environmental Studies degrees, she has held leadership roles at Accion, Habitat for Humanity, and Friends of Red Rock Canyon, focusing on stakeholder engagement, fundraising, strategic planning, and program management. Erin earned a master's in urban leadership from the University of Nevada—Las Vegas and is certified in Standards for Excellence® for nonprofit governance.

Influenced by her Chesapeake Bay upbringing, Erin serves as RiversEdge West's Associate Director, overseeing programs and staff dedicated to restoring riparian ecosystems.

Erin loves outdoor activities with her family, including walks with her dogs, and is perpetually on a quest for the perfect doughnut.  

Woman sitting in front of a mountain lake with 2 dogs