Quinn has a Ph.D. in Human Sciences, focusing on consumer behavior and design. Specifically, her research utilizes eye tracking technology to examine how consumers look at and react to various vehicle designs.
Professionally, Quinn is an entrepreneur. She started Life Out of the Box in 2012 with her husband, and is also a co-host of the Life Out of the Box podcast. She is also a consultant and has worked with Pebble Beach Company for various events, including the US Open and the Concours d’Elegance. She is passionate about social entrepreneurship and human centered design — improving human lives through design and business.