Erin (she/her) is a nonprofit founder, arts administrator, and public arts programmer with over 20 years of experience leading transformative cultural initiatives and building equitable arts programming that empowers communities and drives social change. Born and raised in the San Fernando Valley and based in Central Oregon, Erin began her career as an educator, supporting at-risk teens in special education. She holds a degree in photography and visual communications and completed the Executive Program in Arts & Culture Strategy at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy & Practice. With a passion for culture, representation, and storytelling, Erin’s curatorial work has been featured in The New Yorker, Artillery Magazine, Hyperallergic, LA Times, and highlighted by Spectrum News and NPR. Her dedication to arts advocacy has earned her numerous civic awards and national recognition. Erin proudly serves on the board of directors for the Los Angeles Diversity Film Festival, championing diversity in independent film community. In addition to her professional work, Erin is a photographer, mental health advocate, plant enthusiast, and along with her pit bull mix, Ash, an avid wanderer and traveler.