Lilly Thies graduated from Willamette University in 2026 with a BA in English Literature and Art History. Prior to joining the team at MLRI, Lilly served as Festival Coordinator at the Salem Art Association in Oregon, where she gained experience in nonprofit donor relations, grant writing, and on-site event support. She is passionate about MLRI’s mission to uplift vulnerable communities and increase access to justice through law reform. In her free time, Lilly enjoys sewing, watching horror movies, and searching for Boston’s best pad thai.