Erin Covington

Erin Covington is a Managing Director with Alvarez & Marsal’s Public Sector Services

in Washington, D.C. As PSS’s Co-Leader and Education Leader, she leads a team of 100+ to provide management and advisory services for public sector and commercial clients, with a focus on performance improvement opportunities across the education sector. Erin has led financial and strategic planning efforts, operations improvement, complex resource allocation decisions, performance audits and investigative and transaction advisory services within the industry. She partners with clients to implement solutions that enhance economic impact and increase equity, while decreasing disparity in underrepresented communities. Prior to joining A&M, Erin served as Chief Financial Officer for organizations, including the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, D.C. and Friendship Public Charter schools. Additionally, Ms. Covington has led notable education engagements for clients, including the New York City Department of Education, Houston Independent School District, Howard University, Antioch College, South Carolina Department of Education, Alliance College Ready Public Schools, Newark, N.J. Public Schools, Washington, D.C. Public Schools, Prince George’s County Public Schools and the Boy Scouts of America. Ms. Covington earned a BBA in accounting from James Madison University.