Originally from the small town of Danville, Indiana (near Indianapolis), Erin graduated from Ball State University in 2004 with a B.A. in French and secondary education after studying abroad in Montpellier, France.

In 2006 Erin graduated from Indiana University with an Master of Science in Higher Education and Student Affairs and began work as an international scholar advisor for the Office of International Services.

Erin is a member of NAFSA: Association of International Educators since 2006.

Personal interests include spending time with her husband and two children, welcoming people and developing new friendships (she’s been an Airbnb host), trying new recipes (find her blog at type1foodie.com), and participating in outdoor activities such as swimming, biking, and running.