Ellie was born and raised on Boston’s south shore before attending Macalester College in Saint Paul, MN, where she double-majored in political science and sociology. While in college, Ellie interned for then Boston City Councilor Michelle Wu, and that experience solidified her interest in the public policy sector. After graduating from Macalester, Ellie served as an AmeriCorps Legal Advocate at the Children’s Law Center of MA, where she worked in immigration law and then served as a Paralegal for their Civil Legal Aid for Victims of Crime program. Most recently, Ellie was a Senior Program Associate at The Philanthropic Initiative, where she helped a variety of clients increase the impact of their philanthropy. At Duke, Ellie is excited to study education and social policy, with a particular interest in housing and transportation policy. Outside of school, Ellie is a big fan of Boston sports and loves reading and spending time outdoors.