Erik graduated from St. Lawrence University in 2014 with a degree in Government. He then went on to earn his Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of Vermont in 2018. As a graduate student, much of Erik’s research focused on water quality, natural resource management, and climate resiliency planning in Vermont. While in graduate school, Erik interned with the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation's Clean Water Initiative Program. Prior to joining Audubon Vermont, he gained experience in the Statehouse working as a policy advocate with the government and public affairs firm Necrason Group. Erik currently resides in Burlington and spends his free time skiing, playing ice hockey, and performing music with his two local bands.