A native Memphian, Erin graduated from Rhodes College with a double major in English and anthropology/sociology. She organized a student-run meals program that utilized food salvage from the campus cafeteria and served as the Hunger and Homelessness Coordinator. For two summers she interned at the National Coalition for the Homeless in D.C. as a Civil Rights Policy Analyst and Grassroots Organizing Fellow.
Field placement: Oregon Faith Roundtable Against Hunger
Portland, Oregon
Policy placement: Presbyterian Church (USA)
Washington, D.C.