Erin coordinates field work at the Shellfish Research Lab, setting up research sites and managing data collection in order to research topics like oyster reef restoration and aquaculture.

Prior to joining Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant in 2022, she completed her master’s research on ocean acidification and the resilience of the coral Oculina arbuscula at Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary. Erin received a bachelor’s degree in Fisheries and Wildlife from the University of Minnesota and a master’s degree in Biology from Georgia Southern University. In her spare time, Erin enjoys horseback riding, gardening and kayaking.