Irene Quiñones-Olmeda

Class of 2028

Hometown: Raleigh, NC

Major: Political Science

Irene is majoring in Political Science and pursuing a Spanish translation certificate. She is deeply committed to serving her community through various volunteer efforts. During high school, she participated in Teen Court, where she gained insight into the court systems and worked as a youth attorney, helping rehabilitate young offenders who had committed misdemeanors. She also completed the Governor Page Program, which led to an internship at Robertson Immigration Law. There she developed an interest in immigration law and decided to pursue it as a career. At the University of Charlotte, Irene has been involved in coordinated campaigns to encourage student voting during election seasons and has continued her dedication to volunteer work and community service.