Erin Hanlon is a recent graduate of American University Washington College of Law. She strives to connect her experience as an advocate with her studies as a law student. Erin is a graduate of West Virginia University (WVU) who works with survivors and anti-sexual violence advocates to create change in society. She interned at RAINN on the National Sexual Assault Hotline as well as the Peer Advocate program at WVU. Through her involvement with the WVU Peer Advocate Program, Erin has helped to educate the student population about sexual and domestic violence in the campus setting, as well as provided resources to those on campus. While at RAINN, Erin was able to further her advocacy skills while working on the online hotline. Erin earned a bachelor's degree in psychology and interdisciplinary studies, comprised of women's and gender studies, LGBTQ+ studies, and sociology. Through her interdisciplinary education, Erin has taken various courses in different departments, all aiming to understand gender violence, the causes, and potential solutions. Erin has learned that looking at these issues through multiple lenses helps to see a complete picture and help to understand the complexity of violence.