Ann-Elise Quinn ('15) - Research Analyst

In this episode of the IWP Files - Alumni Spotlight, host Katie Bridges interviews Ann-Elise Quinn, a research analyst at Thomson Reuters Special Services and a subject matter expert in human rights crimes related to forced labor. Ann-Elise discusses her work investigating supply chains connected to forced labor, particularly focusing on issues in Xinjiang, China, and the challenges faced in preventing goods produced through forced labor from entering the US market.Topics discussed:- Ann-Elise's work as a research analyst focusing on human rights crimes related to forced labor- Challenges and actions taken by the United States to combat human rights violations in Xinjiang, China- Investigating and disrupting supply chains connected to forced labor- Ann-Elise's daily work routine as an analyst and exploring various topics related to supply chains and human trafficking- Addressing the issue of goods produced through forced labor and how individuals can avoid supporting such practices- Resources and organizations individuals can engage with to educate themselves about forced labor and human rights issues in supply chains- Ann-Elise's journey from paralegal work to specializing in counterterrorism and supply chain issues after graduating from the Institute of World Politics (IWP)- The impact of IWP education on Ann-Elise's career and her transition to a new field- Advice for new students on making the most of their education at IWPKey takeaways and lessons:- Supply chain investigations play a crucial role in combating human rights violations like forced labor.- Individual consumers can contribute to ethical supply chains by educating themselves and engaging with suppliers to ensure goods are not produced through forced labor.- Networking, continuous learning, and leveraging resources from educational institutions like IWP can significantly impact career trajectories and success in specialized fields like national security and statecraft.More information on The Institute of World Politics: https://www.iwp.edu/Resources on this Topic: - Amnesty International: [Forced Labor Articles](https://www.amnesty.org/en/what-we-do...)- Kharon: [Forced Labor White Papers](https://www.kharon.com/)- Victims of Communism: [Reports by Dr. Adrian Zenz](https://victimsofcommunism.org/)