Erin Upchurch is an activist, feminist, writer, and mother who has spent several
years advocating for and working to empower both individuals and
communities. Prior to her current position, Erin worked for Planned Parenthood
of Central Ohio as a Regional Field Organizer and Community Health
Educator. Erin has also worked as a social work case manager with the
Columbus AIDS Task Force, and remains active as an advocate within the
community through her service on the Board of Directors of the Ohio AIDS
Coalition. Currently Erin is the Community & Volunteer Organizer for Equality
Ohio, a statewide LGBT advocacy organization.
Erin is a licensed social worker (LSW) in the state of Ohio. She received her
undergraduate education in Social Work from Eastern Michigan University (’00)
and her Master’s degree also in Social Work from Case Western Reserve
University.
Erin’s advocacy includes working with LGBT youth as well as women living
with HIV. In 2007, she co-created a statewide youth leadership summit for
young adults living with HIV/AIDS. She regularly facilitates empowerment-
based creative workshops for youth and women across the state.
Erin writes poetry and is working on a children’s series of books that deals with
real life issues (divorce, sexuality, self-esteem, etc…). Erin lives in Columbus,
Ohio with her two precocious children- ages 5 and 7-and her partner Michelle
who is a native of Michigan.
Eastern Michigan University Black Alumni Chapter
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