Erin Schanning

Erin Schanning is a highly accomplished attorney, business executive, and social activist with an impressive educational and professional background. She earned a Bachelor's degree with Summa Cum Laude in History from The George Washington University, studied abroad at Semester at Sea, and received a Juris Doctor with Distinction from Stanford Law School. Erin has worked in various positions in private law firms, government agencies, and tech companies, including Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Google, and Skills Fund. Her legal expertise spans from criminal law to litigation, policy and legislation. In addition to her legal career, Erin has been an active community leader and entrepreneur. She founded End Substance Use Disorder to raise awareness about drug addiction and help individuals and families affected by addiction. She also served as the Chair of Austin Women Invest to Elect and the Chief Operating Officer of Skills Fund, a startup that offers student loans for skills-based training. Erin's multi-dimensional skills and experiences make her a valuable asset to any organization that seeks a strategic thinker, a problem solver, and a compassionate leader who can inspire positive change.