Emmanuel Oni is a first generation Nigerian-American living in New York City. He is an architectural designer interested in using design as a catalyst for social change, and has experience in the arts as a painter and arts facilitator. He participated in international urbanism workshops in Venice, Hong Kong, and Lagos, and Parson's Design Workshops – Sunset Park Pool Pavilion in 2014 and Riverside Park Field House Design-Build in 2015.
He received a Master's in Architecture from Parsons School of Design and a dual Bachelor's in Biology & Psychology from the University of Houston. He is currently a freelance designer focusing on creative services for artists, non-profits, and design firms.