Erin Cheek

Erin Cheek is an experienced professional in outreach and case management with a strong focus on vulnerable populations. Since February 2018, Erin has served as the Library Outreach Case Manager at Homeward Bound of WNC, where responsibilities include establishing rapport with clients in crisis and conducting intake assessments. Previous roles include Outreach Coordinator for the Needle Exchange & Overdose Prevention Program at AIDS Action Committee, where strategic engagement with active opioid users was key, and Syringe Access Coordinator, serving as a master trainer for overdose prevention. Additional experience includes volunteering at Eco Truly Park and teaching English in Senegal. Erin holds an Associate's degree in Registered Nursing from Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College and a Bachelor's degree in Human Services and International Affairs from Northeastern University.