Erin is the Assistant Director in IRRIS, where she oversees institutional survey efforts and manages the state compliance reporting for both UT Austin and UT Austin Dell Medical to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB). In this role, she is involved in systemwide data validation and frequently collaborates across departments to troubleshoot discrepancies, maintain data integrity, and support compliance with state reporting standards. Erin also works to promote survey best practices that serve the institution’s strategic goals, ensuring that survey initiatives are thoughtfully designed and coordinated to maximize their value and impact.

Erin earned a Master of Arts degree in psychological research from Texas State University, where her studies focused on the impact of social relationships on moral judgment. She also has a background in music, dance, martial arts, and brings a strong passion for ethics to her work.

Fun Fact: Some species of spiders can live for up to 30 years! This factoid wasn’t important until after Erin rescued her pet tarantula, Squidy, in 2013.