The Harvard Law student body has elected Ifeanyi Umunna to serve as president for the 2026–2027 school year, marking a significant milestone for Nigerian excellence on a global stage.
Umunna and her running mate, Tenzin Yonten, secured the positions in April 2026, becoming the first rising 2Ls to lead the Student Government in at least five years.
Their campaign focused on strengthening student advocacy, enhancing transparency, ensuring equitable funding for summer public interest endeavors, and addressing mental health and academic resources.
Before Harvard Law, Umunna earned an MPhil in Criminology from the University of Cambridge as a 2024 Gates Cambridge Scholar and graduated summa cum laude from American University.
She has worked as a Congressional Aide for U.S. Representative Stephen Lynch, serves as a Student Attorney with Harvard Defenders, and holds leadership roles within the Harvard Black Law Students Association.
She was recently awarded the Chayes Fellowship, supporting her summer 2026 internship at the UK’s Public Defender Service. Her election highlights the growing impact of Nigerians in global institutions.
