Tanwi first joined New Roots as a fellow in spring 2022, and has been involved with the community since then. In May 2023, Tanwi graduated from NYU, where she majored in Environmental Studies and with a focus on the environmental impacts of our food system. At NYU, she completed a thesis on farm transition programs, and continues to support sustainable dining initiatives at NYU Dining. In her spare time, Tanwi loves developing new vegan recipes. Tanwi also enjoys gardening, reading, and taking naps with her canine companion and partner in crime, Coco.