Elizabeth Quinlan

Ellie graduated from Occidental College in 2014 with a bachelor’s degree in Diplomacy and World Affairs. In her freshman year at Oxy, Ellie helped found the campus’ UNICEF initiative and later served as its president. After her sophomore year, Ellie spent nine weeks working in Kigali, Rwanda, conducting community research and interviews and teaching English. Following her time in Rwanda, Ellie studied abroad in Paris, France where she volunteered with community-based engagement and development programs. During her final year at Oxy, Ellie participated in the Oxy at the UN Program, where she interned at the Rwandan Mission to the United Nations. In her free time, Ellie loves hiking, running at the beach, aimlessly driving around her native San Francisco, and catching up on local music. She is looking forward to engaging her dynamic background in her work at the International Rescue Committee as well as to exploring the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of Nairobi.