Erin Fairchild

Erin Fairchild, MSW, has worked with communities impacted by trauma and violence for the past 20 years, specializing in childhood exposure to violence. She has comprehensive experience in the grassroots domestic violence movement, child welfare, school and systems engagement, social justice advocacy, trauma and brain development, primary prevention approaches, adverse childhood experiences, trauma-informed practice, and children’s mental health.  In her role as Defending Childhood and Safe & Thriving Communities Director for Multnomah County, she envisions a world where violence is addressed as a public health issue, where all people have equitable access to what they need to thrive. Ms. Fairchild believes everyone has a role to play in making our communities just, compassionate and loving.