Erin Riley

Erin Riley possesses extensive experience in natural resource management and education across various organizations. Currently serving as the National Program Leader for Tribal Programs at the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture since November 2017, Erin oversees key initiatives related to 1994 Research and Special Emphasis programs for tribal institutions. Concurrently, Erin partners with Profile by Sanford. Previously, Erin worked as a Rangeland Management Specialist for the Bureau of Land Management, and as a Physical Scientist for the United States Air Force, managing natural resource programs. Additionally, Erin has held teaching positions at Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute, Parkland College, and Saint Louis University, focusing on natural resource coursework and curriculum development. Erin holds a Master’s degree in Plant Sciences from Montana State University-Bozeman and further studies in Natural Resources from the University of Illinois.