Erin Maney is the Manager of Community Engagement & Communications. She was previously an Open SUNY senior instructional designer and, prior to that, came to the team from Monroe Community College where she served as an instructional designer. She has worked for community colleges and universities in Wisconsin and Florida before returning to upstate NY. Erin was formerly an English teacher for K-12 districts and continues to teach developmental writing courses and college orientation seminar as an adjunct instructor. After leaving the traditional classroom, she served in many roles supporting educators in K-12, at-risk youth facilities, technical and career high schools, community colleges, and universities. Much of her experience is focused on developing and facilitating training programs, finding new and engaging ways to communicate content, and developing meaningful learning opportunities for both faculty and students.
Erin received her bachelor’s degree in Education from Keuka College and her master’s degree in Liberal Studies from Nazareth College. She is also a published author of a memoir and a children’s book.