The sun was setting as we cruised above the legendary Victoria Falls, known as the “smoke that thunders,” on the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe. The microlight flew so low we could see crocodiles in the Zambezi River below. I was in Zambia volunteering at a lion cub rescue center.

Hi, I’m Erin

As a solo female non-technical founder, I’ve had an unorthodox path to AI. I have 3 degrees in political science, 10 years in global finance, and a career as a social impact growth strategist before turning to technology.

Yet while industries may have changed, there was one constant throughout my career: a deep commitment to social causes and a focus on maximizing our individual and collective impact.

In fact, it is this diverse background and skill set which has made me uniquely qualified to build Summery, an AI-driven data analytic company that quantifies individual values and organizational culture.

Before turning to technology, I enjoyed a career in global finance and as a consultant, working with companies such as Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, and American Express. I have also served as an exponential growth strategist with global social impact leaders including W.K. Kellogg, Tides, and Ashoka Foundations.

A Forbes #Next1000 entrepreneur, in 2022 I was recognized as an AI4Good ESG / AI Innovator by Women in AI North America and a Diversity in Tech Award Digital Transformation finalist. Major media profiles include Forbes, Entrepreneur, BBC Technology, National Geographic, and NPR.

Author of the book series Adventure Philanthropist, I earned a BA from Mills College, a MA from the New School for Social Research, and a Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. I’m currently learning American Sign Language (ASL) so I can be a better communicator and learn about deaf culture.

I enjoy all outdoor sports, especially kayaking and hiking, as well as volunteering with humanitarian organizations to support the causes I care about most: human rights, ending hunger, and animal welfare.

Growing up abroad in New Zealand and having traveled to more than 100 countries, I continue to live as a digital nomad. I rotate residence in cities including Miami, NYC, and San Francisco and around the world. I look forward to meeting up with you on the road.

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