Councillor Erin Stevenson

Previous terms on City Council

Professional background

Marketing Manager for Athabasca University
Held various communication roles for the Government of Alberta in various ministries
Had my own marketing and communications company for several years
Have worked in marketing and sales and senior leadership roles in private industry and not for profit organizations
Masters of Arts degree in Interdisciplinary Studies
Bachelor of Professional Arts in Communications Studies
Radio and television diploma
Women in leadership certificate
Disruptive strategy certificate

Current community involvement

100 Women Who Care Tri Municipal Region
Volunteer at public markets
Involvement through various boards and committees keeps me plenty busy including community fundraisers, walks etc.
Sit on numerous non-council committees including the equity committee for Athabasca University
World Vision sponsor since 2006

Significant accomplishments and awards

In 2021 was awarded a scholarship for highest GPA in the NACLAA program at University of Alberta
Queen Elizabeth II scholarship awarded for honours GPA (pursuing my master’s degree)
Numerous awards for marketing and communications over the last two decades including Marketer of the Year
Student of the Year when I attended MacEwan University
High school valedictorian
Won AMPIA award for best interactive website in 2012

Hobbies and interests

Wine: I have my level 1 WSET and founded a wine club in 2011 that is still running strong and meets monthly
Gardening: I am a certified organic master gardener and have over 300 species of plants in my backward. I also have over 250 indoor plants in my own. Very much into growing our own food all year long
Travelling: I’ve been to 35 countries - love experiencing new culture, foods, language, history etc.
Trekking: multi-day hikes in the mountains. My longest one to date is the Everest Base Camp trek in 2011

Family and pets

Favourite amenity in Spruce Grove

Jubilee Park. It's walking distance and offers year-round activities I can participate in. Last year I started ice skating again which I haven't done since my junior high days. It's nice to have the skating oval right there. And of course there's so many events there that access is very easy. And I can enjoy it as is – a beautiful park with lots of trails and opportunities to explore.