Erin O'Roak

Erin O'Roak has a diverse work experience across various organizations. Starting in 2006, they worked as a Development Operations Coordinator at Yale University until 2009. From 2009 to 2010, they served as a Special Event Coordinator at the American Lung Association in Alaska, Idaho, and Washington. In 2010, Erin joined the University of Washington as a UW Autism Center Research Grant Team Assistant. Following this, they joined Seattle University in 2011 as a Senior Executive Assistant, providing high-level support for advancement leaders. In 2014, Erin transitioned to the Portland State University Foundation, where they held multiple positions, including Development Associate, Special Gifts Officer, Assistant Director of Development for The School of Business, Associate Director of Development, and currently, Director of Development for the Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science.

Erin O'Roak received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration-Marketing from California State University, Fresno. Erin also holds a Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree in Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management from Seattle University. In addition to their formal education, Erin O'Roak obtained a certification in "How to Use LinkedIn Learning" from LinkedIn in September 2019.