Erin Blakeney

Erin Blakeney brings three decades of experience in higher education, having worked at a variety of institutions including San Jose State University, Boston College, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Highline College. Since joining Cascadia in 2001, she has held several roles within the institution, culminating in her current position as the Vice President for Student Success Services, where she oversees areas such as Enrollment Management, Student Advising & Success Services, Student Accessibility & Support Services, Financial Aid, Student Life, and the Activities & Recreation Center. She is passionate about providing holistic support to ensure the success of students at Cascadia.

Erin has a Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration from Boston College and a Bachelor’s degree in Child Development from San Jose State University.  Beyond her professional endeavors, she enjoys traveling, engaging in volunteer work to support the local community, watching her kids play soccer and attending sporting events with her family, which includes her husband, two high school boys and three dogs.