Erin Connor

Erin Connor is a dedicated professional specializing in social impact and humanitarian response, currently serving as the Director of Cisco Crisis Response, where they oversee critical connectivity solutions in disaster scenarios and manage significant nonprofit partnerships. They previously held roles at Cisco as the Critical Human Needs Portfolio Manager and Senior Manager of Cisco Crisis Response, and worked at ThinkPlace as a Strategy Consultant focused on international development. Erin's early career included leadership positions at Grameen Foundation, where they managed programs benefitting underserved communities in Africa and Asia, and they started in the field with FINCA International as a Research Intern. Erin holds a Bachelor's Degree in Chinese Studies from the University of Michigan and a Master's Degree in International Development from American University.