Dr. Wanjiru Kareithi is a postdoctoral scholar in the Office of the Associate Dean of Access & Equity working on equity and inclusive leadership within the College of Arts & Architecture at Pennsylvania State University. She is a human rights advocate and a scholar from Nairobi, Kenya. In her advocacy work, she has spearheaded initiatives on advancements in equality and non-discrimination, equity, and gender-based approaches to human rights in regional and international platforms.