About eilis

Sister Eilis McCulloh, HM, has spent the past decade working in refugee resettlement and immigration work as a case manager and advocate in St. Cloud, MN, Akron, OH, and Cleveland, OH. Currently, Sister Eilis is Board President and Family Support Co-Chair of Akron Interfaith Immigration Advocates. Recently, she spent time studying Spanish in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. She received a Master’s in Theology and Religious Studies from John Carroll University and is currently attending The University of Akron School of Law. Where do you find your inspiration for work? - The refugees and immigrants that I have worked and lived alongside as they began new lives in the United States. - The history of Social Justice work in my HM community - Sharing ideas, hopes, and dreams with other co-conspirators for justice What do you love outside of work? - Gardening (urban/community gardening) - Anything outside (swimming, hiking, biking) - Laughing and spending time with friends, family, and community Originally from Youngstown, OH