Erin Waldron is a seasoned public policy professional with over 15 years of experience in government service, political campaigns, and community affairs. His expertise spans a wide range of areas, including transportation and energy infrastructure, community resiliency, and housing advocacy. Most recently, Erin served as Senior Advisor for U.S. Representative Val Demings, where he led a broad domestic policy portfolio focused on climate change, domestic renewable energy manufacturing, disaster preparedness, and local infrastructure appropriations.
Prior to his work in Washington, D.C., Erin held key positions in local government and political campaigns throughout central Florida, where he organized and managed numerous community-facing events, roundtables, and workshops focused on federal funding, business resources, and federal programs.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Central Florida and actively pursues various personal interests, including sailing, hiking, and watching rocket launches.
Courses
The Federal Budget and Its Impact on the Profession
Join us to hear from the AIA national advocacy team as they explain the structure and timeline of the federal budget process, including how appropriations affect architecture and vertical infrastructure programs. This course will highlight why the federal budget matters to architects and designers, and discuss how architects can engage in the budget cycle and support advocacy efforts. Discover how to connect federal spending priorities to opportunities and challenges facing the built environment and the profession. By translating complex fiscal policy into clear, actionable insights, this course aims to empower practitioners to anticipate funding trends, align services with public investment priorities, and engage in effective advocacy.