Emily Seddighzadeh is a senior at The University of Texas at San Antonio majoring in geography and environmental sustainability with minors in public administration and policy and civic engagement. On campus, she has held offices with a variety of organizations, including the Terry Scholar Student Organization, Geography Society, Green Society, and the United Nations Millennium Fellows. During her research on Iran's water crisis, she adopted a keen interest in the intersection of environmental policy, human rights, and international relations. Off campus, Seddighzadeh interned with the San Antonio Housing Authority and San Antonio Botanical Gardens through the city's Ambassador Program. After graduation, she plans to attend law school to pursue a career in environmental law.