Nadya Awino

Communications Intern

Nadya Awino is the communications intern for the Resilient Communities and Partnerships Program at Oxfam America, where she advances economic justice and amplifies the voices of Black women in the American South through A New Era for Black Women.

Joining Oxfam in 2025, Nadya is a writer, organizer, and Womanist with a passion for Black liberation. She earned her B.A. in African American Studies from Emory University, where she co-founded All Black Emory to foster dialogue and advocacy for marginalized experiences. In her hometown of Kennesaw, Georgia, Nadya organized a protest that drew over 3,000 people to demand the removal of Confederate regalia from city property, raising community funds to supply participants with food, water, and safety essentials. Her work ensures that vulnerable populations feel heard and represented in ways that uplift them. Stories have the power to shape policy, shift perspectives, and foster community; Nadya is committed to helping BIPOC frame theirs with dignity, nuance and honesty.