Erin Smith is the CEO of Moon Tree Rising LLC and co-founder of Moon Tree Farm. With 18 years of experience teaching chemistry at Washington Liberty High School in Arlington Virginia, Erin built a career around clarity, discipline, and making complex ideas approachable. Her background in science education continues to shape the systems, formulations, and instructional structure behind Moon Tree’s products and workshops.
Moon Tree Rising was founded on a shared vision between Erin and her sister to create a business rooted in craftsmanship, education, and long term sustainability. What began as small batch experimentation evolved into a carefully structured product line supported by process control, ingredient transparency, and thoughtful design.
Erin’s strength lies in bridging science and hands on experience. Whether developing goat milk skincare formulations, leading workshops, or building curriculum around farm based education, she approaches each project with the same methodical care she brought to the chemistry lab.
As both an instructor and business leader, Erin focuses on building programs that are accessible, structured, and rooted in quality. Her work reflects a belief that education and craftsmanship belong together — and that when done well, they create something lasting.
