Erin Parker grew up near Memphis, TN, and moved to Birmingham to attend Samford University. After graduating from Samford University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, Erin went on to complete a competitive Dietetic Internship, a Dietetic Traineeship, and a Masters of Science degree in Clinical Nutrition at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. While completing her traineeship, Erin had the opportunity to work as a dietitian in an outpatient  adolescent eating disorders clinic and served as UAB's Campus Recreation Center's dietitian.

Erin is a member of the American Dietetic Association as well as the Behavioral Health Nutrition DPG & Sports, Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutrition DPG.  In addition to her role as Magnolia Creek's newest dietitian, she can be found working on various art projects or dreaming up new creative endeavors.