Coming from Port Harcourt, Nigeria, Omoneh came into Spring Arbor University aspiring to expand her worldview, deepen her faith, and further grow through deep conversations and meaningful relationships. What really drew her into the SAU environment was the atmosphere of faith and the thought-provoking, discussion-oriented learning which challenged her in seeing the world with new eyes.

Graduating with both a double major in sociology and international business, Omoneh has indeed made her mark through student leadership, service and a heart for community. Through both disciplines, she’s learned how people and systems shape each other in forming her vision to create sustainable, inclusive change wherever she goes.

Her service and student leadership was seen through her campus involvement. Omoneh worked in the Office of Marketing and Communications, interned with the Office of Advancement, and served as a student leader within the Office of Intercultural Engagement where she mentored new students through the Link program and served as an Intercultural Advisor. In addition to these roles, Omoneh was deeply involved in numerous campus organizations: she served as Vice President of GLOW, God's Love of Women and contributed to the International Student Union. Earlier in her college years, she was a part of the Love Builds Ministry and Chamber Choir.

She identifies much of her academic growth with the mentorships of Professors Paul Nemecek and Dr. Caleb Chan, whose excellence and skillful communication inspired her on her own pursuit of academic depth. She highlights her participation in an on-campus research symposium as an academic experience helped fortify her ability to communicate effectively and apply research orientations across disciplines. Weekly chapels were also high points in her growth through SAU as they provided moments of reflection, renewal, and insight from diverse voices of faith.

When Omoneh was asked to reflect on her favorite memories from time on campus, she immediately remembered simple times of laughter with friends, pulling late nights in the library, planning events, and finding fulfillment in community. “There’s something special about gathering with people who challenge you, teach you, uplift you, and remind you that you’re not alone”.

She dreams of continuing to seek out and create opportunities that bridge cultures, foster access, and create lasting global impact-particularly through organizations that empower communities and inspire people to reach across borders through the years to come. Her vision reaches beyond personal success as Omoneh hopes to leverage higher education as a tool for giving back in calm, consistent ways that open doors for others and leave places better than she found them.

Omoneh further acknowledges the love and support of her family whose encouragement and faith have been a constant source of strength throughout her journey.

For students just beginning their time at SAU, she has this to say:

"So much growth happens on the other side of fear. Move with courage and faith in the gifts you have, and trust that God will meet you there."

We congratulate Omoneh as she wraps up her time at Spring Arbor University and are confident she will continue to make a difference in the world as she goes forward into the next phase of her life.