Erin is a trained nonprofit leader and multidisciplinary designer with a unique ability to build coalitions and inspire change. Erin began her career as a grassroots community organizer in her hometown of Durham, North Carolina where she worked with residents of public housing to address the challenges faced by underserved communities. While attending USC School of Architecture, she co-founded Architecture + Advocacy and has successfully grown our organization into a 501c3 non-profit with chapters in LA and NY. As president, she forges meaningful partnerships with local stakeholders, trains emerging leaders to merge design with community organizing, and leads A+A to combat spatial injustice.