Adler Planetarium
Erin Wilson (nee Abbey) has a strong background in marketing and advertising. Erin started their career as an Account Coordinator at Lowe Worldwide, where they provided support for the Unilever laundry team and contributed to a successful pitch for Degree. Erin then moved on to Agency 212 (formerly Ziccardi Partners Frierson Mee) as an Assistant Account Executive, managing advertising needs for Millennium Hotel and Resort properties. Erin then joined McCann Erickson New York as an Account Supervisor, where they played a key role in developing brand positioning for L'Oreal Paris and led the creative campaign for the launch of Women of Worth. Erin later transitioned to McCann Erickson London as an Account Director, overseeing the daily advertising needs of various clients. Erin then joined TRISECT as a VP, Account Director, managing client accounts until 2015. Most recently, they have been serving as the Senior Director of Marketing at Adler Planetarium.
Erin Wilson (nee Abbey) attended Mayfield High School, although the specific years are not provided. After high school, they went on to attend the University of Michigan where they earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Communications. The dates of their education at the University of Michigan are not provided. In 2016, Erin enrolled in the Harvard Division of Continuing Education to study Digital Marketing. The end year for their studies at Harvard is not mentioned.
Adler Planetarium
The Adler Planetarium connects people to the universe and each other. Whether it is introducing a guest to the Ring Nebula, a neighborhood school to a community partner, a research team to a network of citizen scientists, or one staff member to another, the Adler’s focus on meaningful connections dates back nearly a century. The museum typically hosts more than half a million visitors each year and reaches millions more through youth STEAM programs, neighborhood skywatching events, people-powered research, and other outreach efforts. Today, the Adler is bringing our unique approach—scientific exploration rooted in community and connection—to guests from around the world who can enjoy the digital Adler from their own homes, libraries, schools or offices. With the Adler’s support, people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities gain the confidence to explore their universe together and return to their communities ready to think critically and creatively about any challenge that comes their way.