Erin Upton

Erin Upton, PhD, serves as a Social Science Senior Technical Specialist/Analyst at American Farmland Trust since September 2023 and has been providing consultancy as a Research Consultant at Erin Upton Consulting since January 2023. Erin possesses extensive experience in research and analysis across various domains, including conservation, environmental sciences, natural resources, agriculture, climate resilience, and water management, highlighted by roles as a Research Scholar at Ronin Institute and Associate Consultant at Dialogues In Action. Academic credentials include a Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Science and Management from Portland State University and a Master's degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of British Columbia. Erin's practical experience includes managing operations at Anne Amie Vineyards and leading the Clackamas River Watershed Resilience Project as a Social Science Research Assistant.