Erin also grew up knowing she looked different. Living with Bell's palsy, she learned early what it means to be judged before you've said a word. That combination of experiences taught Erin that people get judged before they get heard, and that the systems meant to help don’t always reach the people who need them most.

She’s spent her career working to get inside the rooms where decisions are made, not for herself, but to make sure the people on the outside aren’t forgotten. She carries a deep sense of responsibility to use the opportunities she’s had to make systems work better for everyone, especially for those who have the deck stacked against them.