Chioma Okoroafor is passionate about making a difference in this world through her work with veterans, victims of abuse, advocacy for healthcare in underserved communities and climate justice. Her steadfast dedication to pursuing her purpose is among the reasons why she is the recipient of Penn State’s 2021 Outstanding Adult Student Award.
Okoroafor is a United States Marine Corps veteran, student worker in the Office of Veterans Programs at Penn State, a volunteer at Centre Safe and the Arboretum at Penn State. She is a junior pursuing a dual major in psychology in the College of the Liberal Arts and Biology in the Eberly College of Science at Penn State. Her concern about access to healthcare for underserved communities is setting her on a path with an ultimate goal of becoming a physician.