Berkley Center

Born and raised in Quito, Ecuador, Paola Murillo Jiménez is a sophomore student at Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador (PUCE) majoring in linguistics. As a language and linguistics enthusiast, she has had the opportunity to volunteer for different embassies’ events, be a staff member at linguistics congresses, and be involved in academic research and colloquiums. In addition, she was honored to win first place at the International Essay Contest for Young People in 2022. Due to her strong interest in linguistic policy, she hopes to become an interpreter. She is a member of the IAJU Global Citizenship Fellows Program 2024 cohort.