André Olivie is the son of a Pakistani-Indian immigrant mother and native New Yorker father, and was raised in Tempe, Arizona. Andre is an avid traveler. He has studied in Europe and Southeast Asia and is a passionate supporter of immigrant and human rights.

"I believe in the great potential that new immigrants bring to this country and am a strong supporter of immigration reform that will benefit immigrants. As a son of a South Asian immigrant, I understand the difficulties new immigrants face when trying to gain entry into the United States and to keep families together. I will work hard to reunite families and protect those facing removal. As a human rights advocate, I am aware of the suffering that some immigrants have faced in their home countries. I will fight for those who were persecuted because of their beliefs or social identity, so that they may live life genuinely and free from harm." -Andre

Education
Seattle University School of Law Juris Doctor, 2009
Arizona State University
Bachelors of Arts, Cum Laude, Political Science, 2005
Bachelors of Arts, Cum Laude, French Language, 2005
Certificates: International & Southeast Asian Studies

Community Involvement 
Northwest Immigrant Rights Project- Volunteer Attorney 2009-2010
Volunteer Advocates for Immigrant Justice- Volunteer Attorney 2010
Community Outreach and Advocacy for Refugees Co-Founder 2003
Catholic Social Services, Refugee Services- Job Developer 2004

International Experience 

United Nations Inter-Agency Project on Human Trafficking
Legal Clerk, Bangkok, Thailand, 2008
American Intercon School, ESL Teacher Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Global Youth Connect, Delegation to Cambodia, 2004
University Catholique de Lille, Study Abroad, Lile, France, 2003