She is already Bushra Amiwala, a leader who has carved out her own path from the ground up. Amiwala shows us that you can lead with empathy and courage without waiting for a title or decades of experience. Bushra Amiwala is not the next Zohran Mamdani — though they have an incredible amount in common. She is the first Bushra Amiwala. The views expressed in this piece do not necessarily reflect the views of all staff members of The Daily Northwestern.