P'unk Ave

Erin Samarasinghe

Part-Time Educator

A Wisconsinite by birth, Erin’s educational background includes a M.S. in Museum Studies and Anthropology, along with a B.A. in Art History. Erin is passionate about the healing power of nature and believes that connecting humans of all ages to their natural surroundings will make them better humans and environmental stewards. Erin firmly believes that everyone can contribute to their community for the better and enjoys engaging with the school groups visiting Riverbend on field trips, along with taking Riverbend materials on the road to Philadelphia’s public schools! Prior to coming to Riverbend, Erin worked in Museum Education at Natural History museums both large and small, as well as in the nonprofit sector.