Vinze is a Master's student studying Labor Policy and Research at Cornell University's School of Industrial & Labor Relations. Vinze studied Economics and Mathematics at New York University, where he obtained his Bachelor's degree with a speciality in economic theory. His academic interests lie at the intersection of labor economics, law, and politics. Currently, Vinze works as a research fellow at the Worker Institute at Cornell, where he investigates the working conditions for laborers across the country. Before moving to Cornell, Vinze worked as a paralegal at A Better Childhood, where he supported ABC’s class action impact litigation in child welfare. Within the non-profit/public sector world, Vinze has worked in the direct service, research, and advocacy wings of various organizations, including the American Civil Liberties Union as a data research intern, the US Department of Labor as a public sector engagement intern, Global Labor Justice as a researcher, Human Rights First as an asylum aide intern, Movement on the Ground as a refugee sports & tech-ed coordinator, Urban Justice Center as a legal intern, and the Zohran Mamdani Campaign as a canvass lead in Queens, NY. Outside of academics & professional activities, Vinze is an avid boxer, gamer, and hiker/camper. He also has three cute, furry companions in the form of his three dogs: Guyon, Ellie, and Zoe!
ACE Rebrand Update: The Alliance for Citizen Engagement is now the Alliance for Civic Engagement.