Ija Nocho

Class of 2027
Major: International Relations and Political Science
Hometown: Wilmington, Delaware

Ija is most passionate about education equity and gun control reforms. Ija first became involved in community engagement in middle school when she joined a community service club called Me to We, here she learned that no matter how young she was there's always something she can do to make a difference. This message is something ija continues to carry with her. Ija grew up watching her mom work in the nonprofit sector as well as in social work. The importance of giving back to her community is something that she has felt has always been instilled in her. Ija joined the fellowship to learn how to best give back to her new community in Pittsburgh. Ija is majoring in international relations and political science, and hopes to have a career in law and public service.