Leila Malow

Born in Mogadishu, Somalia and raised in Minnesota, Leila graduated from Macalester College in 2014 with a degree in political science. At Macalester, Leila was a Chuck Green Civic Engagement Fellow, and helped start a social enterprise providing immigrant young adults with work and leadership experience. She promoted multiculturalism and civic engagement as a leader in the Institute of Global Citizenship Student Council, Macalester AFRIKA, and the Macalester Muslim Students Association. She also interned at the Minnesota House of Representatives and League of Women Voters, where she researched state policy issues including foreclosure prevention, felony disenfranchisement, and campaign finance reform.

Field placement: Adelante Development Center

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Policy placement: National Conference of State Legislatures

Washington, D.C.