Rujala Nepal
Rujala Nepal is a first-year student at UT Austin, majoring in Political Communication and driven by a passion for advocacy and law. With more than four years of hands-on civic engagement experience, she’s made her mark as a leader and community advocate. As Director of Youth Civic Engagement for the Nepalese Society of Texas and President of the UT Chapter of SAAVETX EF, Rujala is committed to amplifying youth voices and empowering her community. Her efforts have earned her the Texas House of Representatives Award of Excellence—a meaningful recognition of her dedication. She’s worked closely with local politicians and community leaders, contributing to change that truly matters to her. With her sights set on law school, Rujala hopes to combine her education and experience to make an even greater impact as a lawyer, advocating for reforms that uplift communities and create lasting, positive change.