Amara Nwuneli

Amara C. Nwuneli is a class of 2029 student at the University of Chicago, where her interests focus on sustainable development, international relations, and impact storytelling. A Nigerian-American climate activist, filmmaker, and founder of Preserve Our Roots, Amara has led youth-driven environmental initiatives across Nigeria focused on climate education, advocacy, and community resilience. On campus, she is the community service chair for ACSA, a Residential Assistant and a student advisor for the Institute of Politics among other positions.