Erin Otness attended Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois where she majored in Biochemistry and Molecular and Cell Biology. She received her Doctorate of Medicine, with Honors, from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston and subsequently did her residency training in pediatrics at Baylor Affiliated Hospitals including Texas Children’s Hospital and Ben Taub General Hospital. She has been a practicing pediatrician at Texas Children’s Pediatric Associates since 2006 where she enjoys taking care of many children with ADHD and a variety of developmental and learning differences.

She resides in Houston with her husband, Eric, and their three children, including their son, John, who has a SETBP1 difference. Despite John’s challenges, he is a loving and joyful boy who enjoys tennis, soccer, horseback riding and cheering for the Houston Astros.

Erin and her husband have spent time serving on the boards of several other organizations, including a school for children with special needs, a camp for children with cancer and a community theater and performing arts school. They are passionate about fundraising and advancing opportunities for children.

Erin and her family are very grateful for the SETBP1 community and are hoping to continue to raise awareness and eventually discover treatments that will improve the lives of people with SETBP1 differences.