Each month, we highlight members of GW Engineering's administrative team, whose tireless work keeps our school moving forward.
Erin Vogt is a member of the Office of Graduate Admissions and Student Services at GW Engineering. As part of this team, Erin goes above and beyond to provide proactive, intentional support to our graduate student community, fostering academic, professional, and personal growth for all GW Engineering graduate students. Get to know March’s Local Hero, Erin Vogt, in the Q&A below!
Q: How long have you been working at GW, and what is your position?
A: I’ve been at GW Engineering for 8 years and currently serve as the Director of Graduate Recruitment and Admissions.
Q: What led you to this career?
A: I’ve always been drawn to education, travel, and working with people. Over the years, I’ve worked in undergraduate admissions, graduate admissions, and international student mobility, and my current role is a great blend of all of those things.
Q: Why did you choose GW?
A: GW just checked all the boxes for me–location, global focus, strong programs–and it’s a lot easier and more rewarding to do this work when you genuinely believe in what you are promoting!
Q: What is one thing you wish you'd known when you started working at GW?
A: What a roller coaster graduate admissions would become! I’ve always liked that while some things stay the same in this work, there are always new challenges, too…But I think we could slow down on the challenges for a little while.
Q: What is your favorite part about working at GW Engineering?
A: The people. I work with a really great, supportive team. Everyone is hardworking, friendly, and understands the unique chaos of admissions season.
Q: Why would someone want to work at GW Engineering?
A: I think our school is a great fit for people who like fast-paced environments, working with a diverse student population, and are willing to jump in and help build and improve things.
Q: What is your biggest work pet peeve?
A: Overly complicated processes. If it can be simpler, it probably should be.
Q: What’s your ideal way to spend the weekend?
A: A mix of family time, getting outside, and starting projects around the house, which I rarely ever finish.
Q: What's one of your favorite memories from the past year?
A: We took our kids to Mexico last summer, and for two of them, it was their first time using their passports, which was very exciting. It was also a good reminder that planning a trip with three kids is much easier than actually taking the trip.
Q: Tell us something people don’t know about you.
A: In my 20s, I used to ride motorcycles. I eventually scared myself out of it after a couple of years, but it was fun while it lasted!
Q: Do you have any pets?
A: Yes, we have a dog named Blaze. I hoped he would be a good guard dog, but when anyone so much as makes eye contact with him, he rolls over for scratches.