Erin grew up in South Lake Tahoe, California.  God put a passion for missions and Africa in her heart from the beginning of her relationship with him.  She studied social work in college and received a BSW and an MSW in order to use it on the mission field. 

She first traveled to Africa in 2005 on a short-term mission trip and after finishing her Bachelor’s degree, returned to Africa to live in Zambia for a year.  She worked with another organization organizing a child sponsorship program and volunteering in the community of Livingstone.  After returning to the U.S. for one year to complete her MSW, she came back to Zambia and worked with a small orphanage which eventually led her to the Overland Missions and the LIFE Project where a social worker was needed.  Erin has been volunteering with the LIFE Project since 2010.  She attended AMT in May 2010 and is now very happy to be part of the staff. 

She is married to Watson, a Zambian nurse, and they are very excited to spend their life in Zambia serving those in need of hope.