Ifeoma Okwuka

Ifeoma Okwuka

(she, her, hers) Mentee

Ifeoma is a high school junior residing in The Bronx. She has a genuine interest for STEM-related topics and finds immense joy in writing fiction and poetry. At school, she is a member of the World Science Academy club and is a Girls Who Code (Summer Immersion Program) alumna. She is also a proud member of Teens For Press Freedom where she serves on the press team. During her free time, you might catch her reading (sci-fi, poetry or realistic fiction), playing one on one basketball with her twin brother or simply learning random skills on YouTube.

Favorite Authors & Artists

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Michelle Obama, Yara Shahidi

Favorite Genres & Mediums

Fantasy & Sci-Fi, Videography & Video Editing

Artist‘s Statement

My work explores the power of familial relationships, the journey towards crystallizing self identity, Black beauty, and the perpetual relevance of cultural ties.

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