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Erin Benson

Director, Student Accessibility Services

Biography

Erin Benson serves as the Director of Student Accessibility Services, where she works collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff to foster accessible, inclusive, and student-centered learning environments. Her work focuses on disability access, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and campus partnerships that support student success.

Erin holds a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology, a Master of Public Administration and Policy, and an Ed.D. in Learning, Leadership, and Organizational Development from the University of Georgia. Her professional interests include inclusive pedagogy, organizational leadership, and expanding access in higher education. She has also partnered with colleges and educational leaders in Africa on initiatives related to disability inclusion and student support.

Outside of work, Erin enjoys reading, traveling, and experiencing live music with family and friends. She also serves on the board of Lukas' Fund, a nonprofit organization that supports families with infants receiving care in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs).