Erin Soward graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor of science in Human Development and Family Sciences, with a concentration in Early Childhood. She has a passion for children’s mental health and is currently pursuing her master’s degree in Clinical Social Work here at UT. She was involved at the PPFCFL as a Research Assistant and an Undergraduate Learner in the Crape Myrtle and Plum classrooms. In the past, she has had experience with research, as well as hands-on guidance in Austin’s children’s museum, the Thinkery. In her free time she enjoys baking, crafting, and attempting to try every queso in the city of Austin!