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Lu Quiñones joined El Pomar Foundation as a member of the 2025 Fellowship class. As a 1st Year Fellow, Lu serves on Awards for Excellence, Recruiting, and Western Legislative Academy. She also supports the Northwest and Southeast regional councils.
Lu grew up in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. She graduated from Amherst College with a double major in Political Science and History, and an International Relations Certificate. At Amherst College, Lu worked as a Peer Career Advisor, assisting students’ career exploration and planning processes. This experience allowed her to advocate for the student body at Amherst College, increasing the accessibility of resources offered by the Loeb Center for Career Exploration. Her role as a Peer Career Advisor and participation in on-campus clubs allowed her to give back to her community. At Amherst, she developed multiple leadership roles in the Amherst Christian Fellowship, The Women’s Network, and Amherst College Koh-Ed. She also attended the Washington D.C. Government and Nonprofits Trek, increasing her passion for mission-driven work.
Lu has a strong passion for learning and academic research, which culminated in the completion of a Senior Honors Thesis in history—highlighting her deep interest in the discipline. In addition, her commitment to lifelong learning and dedication to serving others inspired her to pursue Portuguese as a third language through an immersive program at the Middlebury Portuguese Language School. During her free time, she enjoys playing the guitar and piano, singing opera, hiking, visiting museums, and running.
Lu’s programs include: Awards for Excellence, Recruiting, Western Legislative Academy, Northwest region, and Southeast region.
