As an alumna and current adjunct instructor within Temple's College of Liberal Arts, Erinn continues to pour into the next generation of philanthropic professionals just as teachers did during her time as an undergraduate in the Political Science department. In 2020, she was recognized as a Diversity Ambassador in the Temple University Alumni Association's 30 Under 30 awards. She believes in the value of learning from experts in the field and teaches within the Nonprofit Management certificate program at Temple to provide that experience to the future leaders of the nonprofit sector.
As the Head of Workforce Development Philanthropy at Salesforce, Corbett-Wright directs funds from the Salesforce Foundation to community-based organizations training underrepresented young people for careers in tech across the US. Over the course of her career, Corbett-Wright has directed more than $40 million in grant dollars to nonprofit organizations nationwide.
40 under 40 is an amazing validation that making change within our community is possible at any age with intention and determination," said Corbett-Wright "Using the perspective I developed in schools and experiences across Philadelphia to influence access to economic opportunity for youth across the United States is a surreal experience.