Erin Lachance

elachance@bates.edu | she/her
Admission Counselor

From an early age, Erin has had a love for learning and a passion for helping others. As a life-long resident of Lewiston, opportunities to get outside, engage with the community, and try new things were never been hard to come by. It was this desire for exploration that led Erin to pursue a liberal arts education at Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Erin graduated with a B.A in English and during her time on campus studied abroad (South Africa, Italy, and Bonaire), participated in numerous academic conferences, and volunteered as a tour guide in the admissions office. 

Erin continues to be amazed by how the liberal arts can bring people from all over the world together to learn with and from one another. Her love of learning paired with her desire to help promote equitable educational access has led her to Bates, and back to Lewiston. Erin is eager to explore home again with fresh eyes and assist students on their journey to discover their next adventure! 

When Erin is not in the office you can find her in the mountains or the forests, enjoying a good book, writing, or developing her ever-changing taste in music.