About Erin

Erin is a world renowned expert in ocean conservation strategies and programs.

Erin is available for consulting and speaking opportunities while she pursues opportunities for her next leadership role at a conservation organization.

Recent Experience

Chief Conservation Officer, Seattle Aquarium, 2018-2025

Vice President, Conservation Programs and Partnerships 2023; promoted in 2023; Director, Conservation Programs and Partnerships 2018-23; promoted in 2023

Senior Scientist and Senior Program Manager, California Ocean Science Trust, 2012-2017

Program Manager 2014-16; promoted in 2016; Associate Scientist 2012-14; promoted in 2014

Co-founder, ReShark, 2020-present

Council Member 2023-present
Chair, StAR Steering Committee 2020-present

Immediate Past Chair, Aquarium Conservation Partnership, 2018-present

Chair 2023-2024; Co-chair 2022
Executive Committee Member 2020-present

Board & Committee Activity

Washington Sea Grant, 2022-present

Advisory Group Member

Salish Sea Institute, 2018-present

Advisory Board Member

World Association of Zoos and Aquariums, 2024-2025

Conservation & Environmental Sustainability Committee

Salish Sea Hope Spot, 2020-2025

Steering Committee Member

The Wave Foundation Northwest, 2019-2025

Steering Committee Member

TOM FORD Plastic Innovation Prize, 2021-2023

Scientific and Technical Advisory Board Member

Northwest Straits Commission, 2022-2023

Kelp Plan Coordination Advisory Committee

Microplastics in Oregon’s waters: connecting seafood studies to policy solutions, 2020-2021

Stakeholder Advisory Panel Member

Pycnopodia Recovery, 2019-2022

Co-founder & Working Group Member

Plastic Free Washington Coalition / Washington sin Plástico, 2018-2019

Steering Committee Member

Recent Training

Association of Zoos and Aquariums, 2025-2026

Executive Leadership Development Program

Race Equity Institute, 2023

Groundwater Training

Aurora Commons, 2021-2022

Race and the Ocean

Jones, 2019

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training

Rockwood Leadership Institute, 2014

Art of Leadership

CONCUR, Inc., 2013

Negotiating Effective Environmental Agreements

Soc iety for Conservation Biology, 2012

Structured Decision Making

WA Coastal Training Program, 2004-2005

Puget Sound Coastal Processes and Stabilization Measures
Shoreline Stabilization with Vegetation

What Erin Brings To The Table

Conservation Leader

Recognized leader, advocate and spokesperson in international and national conservation communities, press and media

Strategic Focus

Over 15 years of strategic planning, development, implementation and nurturing of complex, multicultural conservation programs

Community Awareness

Dedicated to co-creation of equity- and justice- centered programs that intentionally aim to sustain livelihoods, support resilient communities and regenerate the ocean.

National Geographic

500 baby sharks to be released: An exclusive look at an unprecedented mission

A global team spanning >15 countries is raising endangered sharks from aquariums and reintroducing them to the wild, starting in Indonesia. It's never been done at this scale, but experts think the plan might work.

March 16, 2023

Erin in the Wild!!