Erin is a qualitative social scientist with a passion for engaging community and supporting resilience and transformation. Erin has a doctorate in Earth, Environment and Society from Portland State University. Her research focused on the human dimensions of complex environmental challenges, specifically climate change and water in wine regions in North America, South Africa, and Australia. Erin is committed to elevating diverse community voices and advancing knowledge in applied, real-world contexts. Her breadth of experience spans the disciplines of geography, policy, environmental science, humanities, and design. Prior to research, she worked as a landscape architect in New York City and in management in the Oregon wine industry. Erin is currently an Associate Consultant with the evaluation and research firm Dialogues in Action.