Isiuwa Omoigui
About Isiuwa Omoigui
Isiuwa Omoigui is a Writing Partner at the Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning at Yale University and has held various roles at The Politic, including Associate Online Editor and Print Managing Editor. She is pursuing a double major in Political Science and Ethnicity, Race, and Migration while preparing for a legal career focused on politics, racial equity, and human rights.
Current Role at Yale University
Isiuwa Omoigui serves as a Writing Partner at the Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning at Yale University. In this role, she supports students in enhancing their writing skills and academic performance. She has been in this position since 2020, contributing to the educational development of her peers.
Experience at The Politic
Omoigui has a significant history with The Politic, Yale's political journal. She initially worked as a Staff Writer and Columnist from 2019 to 2020 for four months. Currently, she holds the position of Associate Online Editor since 2020 and has served as the Print Managing Editor since 2021. Her work has been recognized, with features on the media page of Georgetown Law School's Center on Poverty and Inequality.
Educational Background
Omoigui studied at Yale University, where she pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government from 2019 to 2023. She plans to double major in Political Science and Ethnicity, Race, and Migration. Prior to Yale, she attended Chaminade College Preparatory High School, where she achieved the distinction of Valedictorian.
Leadership in Advocacy
During her time at Yale, Omoigui co-led the End Solitary Confinement Campaign as part of the Yale Undergraduate Prison Project from 2019 to 2020. This initiative focused on advocating for the rights of incarcerated individuals and raising awareness about the impacts of solitary confinement.
Future Aspirations
Omoigui is preparing for a career in law, with a focus on the intersections of politics, racial equity, human rights, and public policy. She is set to begin a legal internship at the Public Interest Law Center in Philadelphia, which will further her commitment to these critical areas.