Elle Lynn Quimpo is the teen programs facilitator for 12th grade at the Los Angeles chapter of Step Up. Striving for social justice, she values education, advocacy, and community-building. Her vision is to activate young women and empower them on their paths toward becoming thriving scholars, leaders, and citizens.
Elle completed graduate school at Loyola Marymount University with a masters in educational studies and undergrad at University of California Santa Barbara with a bachelor’s in psychology and sociology. Throughout her academic career, she cultivated her passion for educating and impacting others. She was a dedicated student leader and organizer for UCSB’s Kapatirang Pilipino, whose purpose was to bring the community together through political empowerment, Filipin@ cultural awareness, and the promotion of academic excellence.
She has worked in higher education for the past five years, from Career Services to the Educational Opportunity program, to Admissions. Through working with students, she learned the importance of mentorship and representation. She views education as the most powerful way for people to invest in themselves and achieve social progress. Through Step Up, Elle hopes to challenge, support, and inspire future generations of strong, capable women. In her free time, Elle enjoys attending concerts, carpool karaoke, and spending time with her loved ones.
