About Erin
Working with us, building a better economy for everyone.

A MINNESOTAN – Erin is a lifelong resident of Minnesota and knows it is a great place to live, work and raise a family.
WORKS FOR WORKING FAMILIES – Erin works for a local non-profit that connects people to employment opportunity and involvement opportunities that make a difference in our community.
YOUR NEIGHBOR – Erin and her husband, Steve, live in Spring Lake Park and love the hometown feel of the north metro area.
MORE ABOUT ERIN:
I am a life-long resident of Minnesota (except for a two-year stint when my parents worked for the University of Iowa). I was born in Duluth, and grew up in Maple Grove. I have two brothers, Irish Twins. How appropriate being that I am part Irish myself.
My parents grew up in Silver Bay where both of my grandfathers worked at the taconite plant there. Mining employees were represented by the Steelworkers Union and the company provided jobs that allowed families to thrive.
Most of my childhood summers were spent with my grandparents on the North Shore. We hiked the Superior trails, explored Palisade Head and Shovel Point and took family camping trips to surrounding state parks.
During Grad school I had an internship with the Duluth City Council and also worked on a US Congressional campaign. Graduation didn’t stop my education. As a Minnesota House page, I learned the ins and outs of the legislative process. I assumed the responsibilities of the Legislative Director for a local nonprofit, worked a few more campaigns and spent 3 years as the Executive Director of an issue advocacy organization.
I am now the Volunteer Coordinator for a St. Paul based nonprofit, a position more rewarding than I could ever have imagined. I work with people from all walks of life helping them find opportunities to improve their skills, education and experience.
Now is the time to invest in Minnesota to position our state for success.
– Invest in early childhood, grade schools, secondary, and post-secondary education.
– Invest in infrastructure; highways, public transportation and, fiber optic communications to create financial opportunities for everyone.
– Invest in diverse and sustainable employment opportunities for everyone so that a downturn in one industry won’t wipe out entire communities.