BeCause: We Have A Voice

I was born in Iran during the 1978 Revolution and have stayed deeply connected to my Iranian heritage.

The continuous strife and political unrest in the Middle East inspired me to create BeCause, a social media forum run by volunteers to raise awareness about human rights struggles in the region. Launched during the 2009 Green Revolution, this movement became a vital outlet for Iranian youth groups seeking to be heard. We became their voices.

I am also a member of the Iranian-American Women Foundation. Our mission is to provide a platform of empowerment and mentorship for Iranian-American women of all ages.

Venice Arts

Venice Arts mission: To ignite, expand, and transform the lives of Los Angeles’ low-income youth through photography and film education, and use our participatory storytelling practices to amplify the voices of underrepresented communities around the world.

I gathered a group of creative professionals to help paint the Venice Arts studio gallery space, educate and mentor the student, and I organized a partnership with Hermosa Film Festival to feature the students creative work.