Gunn-Wright grew up in Englewood in the South Side of Chicago, where the local population are more likely to suffer from asthma because of their proximity to pollution.

For El-Sayed, Gunn-Wright set out a bold policy agenda, including state-funded access to the internet and a shift to all renewable energy by 2030.

The Justice Democrats helped Ocasio-Cortez run her campaign, New Consensus appointed Gunn-Wright policy director in which capacity she has worked with Desmond Drummer on the Green New Deal.

[15] Gunn-Wright has called for Advanced Research Projects Agency–Energy (ARPA-E) to be as generously funded as DARPA, and the creation of a green bank that will offer financing to communities that do not have access to clean water or transportation.

[11] The Green New Deal includes a plan for 100% renewable energy, net zero greenhouse gas emissions, sustainable jobs and high-quality healthcare.

[22] She has written for The Guardian and was included in Time magazine's list of the top women fighting to end climate change.