Sanaa Iman Akindele

Class of 2025
B.Sc in Ethics History and Public Policy with a double minor in Creative Writing and Psychology
Hometown: Lagos, Nigeria

Growing up in Lagos, Nigeria, Sanaa was immersed in a tight-knit community that instilled in her a strong sense of duty. With the Dietrich fellowship, she aims to channel this commitment to community work into creating meaningful and lasting change in the Pittsburgh area and beyond. Sanaa is dedicated to empowering marginalized communities, ensuring they have their own voice and agency without being overshadowed or spoken over in their journey for change. She envisions the fellowship as a unique opportunity to translate her passion into tangible actions, learning from peers and experts along the way. Sanaa is enthusiastic about making a positive impact on lives, particularly within communities like the Black and Muslim communities, which are integral to her identity and often overlooked or spoken over.