Nyami Aghedo

Nyami Adesuwa Aghedo is from Charlotte, North Carolina, and recently graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a double major in Public Policy and English and Comparative Literature. Nyami is deeply passionate about public health and food justice, believing that unhealthy systems are the root cause of unhealthy communities. Through her work with disaster relief organizations, farms, medical centers, and community empowerment initiatives, she has witnessed firsthand the suffering caused by dysfunctional systems, fueling her commitment to finding solutions. As an Emerson Fellow, Nyami is eager to explore how policy initiatives and community service are driving meaningful progress.

Field placement: Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania