Aspen is a place for leaders to lift their sights above the possessions which possess them. To confront their own nature as human beings, to regain control over their own humanity by becoming more self-aware, more self-correcting, and hence more self-fulfilling.
Erin Borġ (Thiemann) is the Associate Director of Inclusive Financial System at the Aspen Institute Financial Security Program. She leads efforts to create a financial system that enables all individuals to access, utilize, and benefit from financial services. Guided by the belief that such systems are essential for fostering financial stability, resilience, and long-term security—particularly for vulnerable households—Erin’s work focuses on addressing structural barriers that perpetuate wealth disparities. She is committed to engaging cross-sector leaders and facilitating transformative collaborations among public, private, and nonprofit sectors.
Erin began her career in municipal government at the Office of Financial Empowerment in St. Louis, MO, where she honed her skills in addressing financial challenges at the local level. Prior to her current role, she served as a technical assistance strategist at Prosperity Now (formerly CFED), where she played a pivotal role in empowering organizations to drive meaningful change in households’ financial security.
Erin holds a Master of Social Work from the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis and a bachelor’s degree from Marquette University. She is a proud AmeriCorps alum and resides in the D.C. area.
