Elise Colin
About Elise Colin
Elise Colin is a Research Assistant at the Urban Institute, where she focuses on higher education issues related to racial equity and institutional finance. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Social Studies from Harvard University and has previous experience as a Summer Intern at Lawyers Without Borders.
Work at Urban Institute
Elise Colin has been employed as a Research Assistant at the Urban Institute since 2022. In her role, she contributes to the Education Data and Policy Center, focusing on research that addresses higher education issues. Her work emphasizes racial equity and institutional finance, aiming to inform policy decisions and improve educational outcomes.
Education and Expertise
Elise Colin earned a Bachelor of Arts in Social Studies from Harvard University, where she studied from 2018 to 2022. She also has a secondary concentration in Economics, which complements her focus on education policy. Her academic background equips her with a strong foundation in social sciences and analytical skills relevant to her research work.
Background
Elise Colin completed her high school education at Tomball Memorial High School, graduating with a High School Diploma in 2018. Following her high school education, she pursued her undergraduate studies at Harvard University, where she developed her interests in education equity, international relations, and social policy reform.
Internship Experience
Prior to her current role, Elise Colin interned at Lawyers Without Borders in 2021 for two months. This summer internship was conducted remotely and provided her with experience in international legal issues, further enhancing her understanding of social justice and policy reform.