Nyachangkuoth Tai grew up in a South Sudanese family, where she had the opportunity to deeply experience and understand her culture. Early on, she noticed the different treatment of girls compared to boys in the South Sudanese community, as society imposed distinct restrictions on women; this led her to have a passion for championing women's rights causes. As she matured, Nyachankath initially pursued a career in banking. However, the conflict in South Sudan prompted her to shift her focus to peacebuilding.Nyachangkuoth Tai is a seasoned peacebuilding master trainer and an avid storyteller. She serves as the Special Assistant to the Chairperson Advisor on Strategic Relations with the AU Policy Organs and Agencies at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa. Previously, she was the Gender Manager at Assistance Mission for Africa (AMA), a non-profit organization. At AMA, she raised awareness about the cross-cutting nature of gender equality in various fields, including social, economic, political, scientific, cultural, and educational. She incorporated strong gender analysis skills into her work, advocating for women's participation and inclusion in decision-making processes and their protection from all forms of violence.Nyachangkuoth is a Gender Analyst for UNFPA South Sudan and a commissioner on the Political Parties Council.