Erin Dowdy

Erin Dowdy serves as the Visitor Services Manager at the Smithsonian Institution, a role held since August 2018 that involves planning and implementing visitor services, operations, and accessibility programs. Previously, Erin coordinated the Because of Her Story Cohort Internship Program under the American Women's History Initiative and managed various facets of the Smithsonian Year of Music. Erin's experience includes working as the Coordinator of Public Programs at the High Museum of Art, where public education programs were developed, and serving in roles such as Public Relations and Event Coordination in freelance capacities. Erin also held positions at Newsworthy Productions and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, where skills in event management and public relations were honed. Educational credentials include a Master of Philosophy in Creative Writing from Trinity College Dublin and a Bachelor of Arts in English and Drama from Kenyon College.