Erin Norton is the Senior Executive Assistant to CGD’s President Rachel Glennerster, providing high-level executive and operational support to the President and the Executive Office. She manages a complex portfolio of executive priorities, including domestic and international travel, senior-level engagements, meetings and events, and coordination across the Executive Office.
Erin also plays an important role in CGD’s institutional governance, working closely with the Board Secretary to support the Board of Directors and Executive Committee, as well as the Finance & Investment and Audit & Risk Committees. She supports Board engagement and governance activities and contributes to major institutional projects and events, including the Development Leaders Conference.
Before joining CGD, Erin worked at the International Tax and Investment Center from 2018 to 2022, where she coordinated international programs, forums, roundtables and meetings with senior stakeholders across Africa, Asia-Pacific, Eurasia and MENA. She previously worked in the Peace Corps’ Staging and Pre-Departure Unit.
Erin holds a BA in International Affairs and Diplomacy from the University of Mount Union and is a Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) through the International Association of Administrative Professionals.
