Erik is an Assistant Director in the Department of Student Life and Advisor of the Associated Students of Michigan State University, the undergraduate student government. Prior to joining the APA Executive Board, Erik served as Area Representative for the North Neighborhood.

Prior to coming to MSU, Erik worked in Office of Financial Aid at Marygrove College and in the Center for Student Enrichment at Northern Michigan University. Erik has a bachelor’s degree in Earth Sciences and a master’s degree in Public Administration from Northern Michigan University.