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Erin played softball for Parkland College from 2001 to 2003, leading the Cobras to back-to-back NJCAA Division II National semifinal appearances. As the leadoff batter, Erin’s sophomore year was nothing short of spectacular, boasting a .520 batting average alongside 44 stolen bases and 85 runs, and producing a flawless fielding percentage, earning her Defensive Player of the Year honors. She was named an NJCAA Second Team All-American, NFCA First Team All-American, and the NJCAA Region 24 Offensive Player of the Year. She was also honored as the Collegiate Conference of Central Illinois Player of the Year and secured a spot on the News Gazette’s JUCO All-Decade Team. Among Erin's cherished memories at Parkland College was her pivotal performance in the quarterfinals of the National Tournament, where she propelled the Cobras to victory with a triple in extra innings, ultimately sending them to the Championship Game.
 
Following her time at Parkland College, Erin graduated with a 4.0 from the University of Illinois with a degree in Recreation, Sport, and Tourism Management. After graduation, she moved to Utah to work in Sports Marketing for Brigham Young University and later became the Director of Athletic Marketing at Utah Valley University. She now teaches in the Academy of Finance at the Granite Technical Institute and helps students start businesses as the facilitator for the Granite CEO program.