Biography

Preferred name: Ellis (el-is)

Preferred Pronouns: she/her/hers

Major(s) and minor(s): Wildlife and Conservation Biology, minor in Fine Arts

Class year: 2026 🎓

Hometown: Baltimore, Maryland

Campus involvement: Outing Club

Favorite place at URI: The Quad

Favorite indoor place at URI: CBLS end lounges

Favorite outdoor place at URI: On the quad in a Hammock

Best URI food: El Tazon

Best Place for Coffee at URI: Prov Bagel

Best Place for Pizza at URI: I can’t eat Pizza….

Favorite thing about URI: Outdoor access and academic opportunities

Fun fact: I work at a zoo!

Why you wanted to work in the DAI office: As a URI alumni, I want every student to know and take advantage of all supports so they can thrive in the college setting

Advice for fellow students: Communicate! Check your emails, talk to your professors, ask for help!