Erin Stanley (she/her)

Erin Stanley has worked in the nonprofit and social work industry for over 15 years, gaining experience in case management, community outreach and engagement, and policy advocacy. As the Director of Climate Equity at Eastside Community Network (ECN), she is passionate about advancing social and environmental justice as well as promoting community-driven solutions and collective well-being. In addition to her role at ECN she is involved in the Coalition for Property Tax Justice, where she is fighting for policies to address the property tax foreclosure crisis and compensate impacted residents. She is also a PhD candidate in Social Work and Anthropology at Wayne State University studying how Detroiters are navigating their relationship to place amidst systemic dispossession. Outside of the office, Erin enjoys live music, bike rides, and petting her dogs. 

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Q: What is something you love about where you live?

A: I love how rooted I feel in Detroit and how the city has shaped me into who I am. I also love the access to beautiful bodies of water that we have here, from the Detroit River, to the Great Lakes, to our canals and creeks. Most importantly, I love the people here. I am constantly inspired and nurtured by the passion, commitment, creativity, and neighborliness of Detroiters.