Connect with Erin Sekerak
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Erin can help nonprofits with:
- Research and write grants
- Assist with budget and narrative preparation
- Assist with grant reporting
- Facilitate Design Thinking projects
A little more about Erin:
Erin has spent 15 years in the non-profit industry with universities and Junior Achievement of Western PA. She has a bachelor of science degree from Gannon University in Advertising Communications with a minor in Journalism. After a short stint with the Disney College program, Erin went on to earn her first master's degree from Kent State University in Higher Education Administration and Student Personnel. She obtained her first position with the University of Notre Dame overseeing student programs and her next position at Clarion University in student affairs. Coming back to Erie, Erin obtained a position with Gannon University in Alumni Services, where she then obtained her second master's degree in public administration. She then moved on to Junior Achievement of Western PA as the executive director of the northwest region. After five years as the executive director, although she remains in Erie, she is now the Grants and Experiential Design Specialist for the entire Junior Achievement of Western PA enterprise writing grants and serving the entire 56 county reach, including parts of West Virginia. Locally Erin is active in the community serving on boards and community initiatives.