Erin Lunde Keenan

Erin Lunde Keenan has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Erin is currently working as the Assistant Vice President of Development at the University of Montana Foundation. Prior to that, they served as the Director of Development at The University of Montana School of Law, where they focused on building relationships with alumni, donors, and friends of the school. Before their role at the School of Law, Erin worked at the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project, where they held various positions, including Director of Development and Communications. During their time there, they successfully grew the organizational budget from $3.5 million to over $9 million. Erin has also worked as a Communications Associate at Upper Valley MEND, an Editor for the Community Success Summit Supplement at The Initiative for Rural and Innovative Stewardship (IRIS), and an AmeriCorps Volunteer at the Literacy Council of Chelan and Douglas Counties. Additionally, they have experience as an International Student Tutor at the Luther College Writing Center and as an Outdoor Recreation Club Organizer and Leader at Backyard Wilderness Pursuits. Erin's early career also includes a role as an English as a Second Language Classroom Assistant at the Hubbs Center for Adult Basic Education. Overall, Erin Lunde Keenan has demonstrated a strong commitment to development and communications roles, with a focus on fundraising, relationship building, and strategic planning.

Erin Lunde Keenan began their education at Luther College, where they pursued a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in English from 2006 to 2010. Additionally, in 2008, they briefly attended the University of South-Eastern Norway, specializing in Outdoor Life, Culture, and Ecophilosophy.