Erin is a highly experienced professional in the human services field, with over 26 years of experience.

Throughout her career, she has held senior positions in government at the local, state, and federal levels.  Erin has extensive experience in community development across education, health, and public services in both Australia and Canada.

Erin migrated to Australia in 2004 and has worked for the Australian Health Ministers Council, the Department of Health WA, the Shire of Augusta Margaret River, The Disability Services Commission and the Department of Communities.  Prior to working for Mindful Margaret River, she was a team leader for the first volunteer Taskforce and part of the inaugural board of Mindful Margaret River.

During her tenure, she has worked on various issues such as family and domestic violence, health policy, women’s health, First Nations health, human resources, community development, disability services, mental health, social research, program development, project implementation, and evaluation.

Erin has been living and working on Wadandi Noongar Boodjar since 2010. For the past 15 years, she has been working with individuals and organisations in the Margaret River community to build capacity and connection to the community.

Erin is a migrant and a mother who has firsthand experience with the challenges of accessing support systems in rural areas. She has developed a deep understanding of these difficulties through both her personal and professional experiences. 

Her work in the mental health sector is motivated by her belief in the importance of mental health literacy, early intervention, and open discussion about the need for support.