Erin O’Donnell is a leader and advocate in the intersection of finance and cannabis, serving as the Co-Founder of the American Cannabis Bankers Association. Her work focuses on product innovation and education, driven by her passion empowering women in the industry. With over three decades of strategic event management experience, Erin has been pivotal in advancing technology and online content delivery in banking education.

As a visionary in virtual conferencing, Erin pioneered the banking sector’s inaugural virtual conference and expo through her role as the CEO and Co-Founder of Bankerstuff, an educational online portal for banking. She is recognized as an influential voice at industry conferences, sharing her expertise in virtual events, live streaming, webinars, and the vital role of social media in financial services.

During the tech surge of the late 1990s, Erin landed in San Francisco with VentureOne Corporation (presently a Dow Jones company). There, she founded and expanded the company’s events department, significantly boosting its revenue streams. Her expertise in orchestrating influential industry events was finely tuned in the renewable energy sector at Technology Transition Corporation in Washington, DC. There, she concentrated on renewable sources such as Photovoltaic, Fuel Cells, and Hydrogen Power, solidifying her dedication to forward-thinking industries.

Erin’s background also includes collaboration with notable Geophysicist Dr. Gordon MacDonald at the University of California (San Diego)’s Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation, planning conferences that convened government officials, scientists, and academics.

As a dedicated Cannabis Banking Professional (CBP) and a fervent supporter of women’s advancement, Erin also holds certifications as a Digital Event Strategist (DES) and a Certified Meeting Manager (CMM). She earned her B.S. in Marketing/Business Administration from Bloomsburg University in Pennsylvania, underpinning her exceptional career that bridges the worlds of finance, technology, and emerging industries.