Emily Munoz

Student, Writer, and Public Speaker in New York City

Emily Muñoz is a dedicated advocate, writer, and student leader committed to advancing educational equity and empowering marginalized communities. Born and raised in the Bronx, New York, Emily is a student on the pre-law track at Georgetown University. A winner of the Princeton Prize in Race Relations Certificate and a Bank of America Student Leader, Emily has written for and been featured in numerous publications, including Chalkbeat, for her distinctive voice and passion for intersectionality.

Emily's commitment to educational equity shows up most in her day-to-day community work. As an academic mentor with Georgetown University's Pre-College Programs and with Achievement Lab in the Bronx, she has worked directly with students, leading classrooms and supporting both academic and personal growth. That direct service is paired with experience shaping equity work in government, including an internship with the NYC Mayor's Office, where she helped connect faith-based and community organizations to civic resources and city leadership.

Emily has been a vocal force in campus advocacy, particularly around issues of institutional accountability. She leads with integrity, using her lived experience and community-based work to inform her writing and mobilization efforts. Whether through mentorship, community organizing, or her leadership in activism, Emily amplifies voices too often overlooked and pushes for systemic change.

  • Education
    • Georgetown University