Erin Cantrell-Martinez

Erin Cantrell-Martinez is the Executive Assistant at The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Erin previously worked as an Executive Assistant at Columbia University Irving Medical Center from November 2017 to October 2019. In their role at Columbia, they were responsible for office maintenance, mailing, shipping, supplies, IT orders and equipment maintenance, bills, and errands. Erin also cultivated professional and efficient front office operations through exceptional telephone and email etiquette, promptly responding to any issues or concerns. Additionally, they monitored and maintained the Vice Dean’s schedule via Outlook Calendar, disseminating correspondence on behalf of the Office of Academic Affairs, Faculty Affairs, and Career Development.

Erin is skilled in diverse administrative tasks such as recording meeting minutes, tracking agenda items, arranging meeting schedules for the upcoming academic year, and booking the Faculty Club for Faculty Council meetings. Erin is also an expert in coordinating and executing elections for Faculty Council and Executive Committees, including creating online ballots using Qualtrics and monitoring election progress. Erin is a dedicated and hardworking individual who always puts the needs of their team first.

Erin Cantrell-Martinez earned a Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities from Sarah Lawrence College.

Erin Cantrell-Martinez reports to Emil J. Kang, Program Director, Arts & Cultural Heritage. They work with Ashley Garner - Program Associate, Emily L. Waters - Senior Program Associate, and Jackie Clay - Program Associate.