Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute

Erinn McGraw BFA

Erinn is a Public Information Specialist at ADAI providing design and communications expertise to the institute’s various projects and centers. Her work as part of the ADAI Information Services team uses graphic design, videography, instructional design, and other forms of information dissemination to engage the public in health topics related to substance use treatment, recovery, and prevention.

She co-leads the Empathy Lens: Humanizing Images & Education for Harm Reduction project, which aims to combat harmful stereotypes and health inequities for people who use drugs by creating a collection of realistic and humanizing photos depicting community organizations that provide harm reduction and recovery support services to vulnerable populations.

Erinn has been a part of the UW community as a student and employee since 2010.

Titles

Public Information Specialist (ADAI Information Services)

Education

BFA, Photomedia with Minor in Art History, University of Washington

Linked Information

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Research Interests

  • Public health education on substance use treatment, harm reduction, and prevention
  • Reducing stigma in media representation of marginalized groups
  • Research & Other Projects