Get to know me

I partner with values-driven organizations to cultivate more caring, connected, and resilient communities.

I am inspired by the possibility of a world where we remember our interconnectedness and live with a deeper sense of belonging to one another, to the land and waters that sustain us, and to all living beings with whom we share this Earth. I envision a world where this understanding shapes how we organize and make decisions.

I am a certified Nonprofit Lifecycles Capacity consultant and hold a Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, a Project Management Professional (PMP) certificate, and a Certificate in Dialogue and Civic Engagement from Simon Fraser University.

I have worked in the public, private, and non-profit sectors, in various industries and different countries. My clients have ranged from Fortune 500 companies to grassroots networks with minimal funding.

Prior to moving to Canada, I studied architecture in Esfahan and Tehran. As a mixed media artists, the arts are an integral part of my life and weave their way into my consulting practice in many ways. As a mixed media artist, I think visually, notice patterns, and enjoy the challenge of capturing, distilling, and bringing ideas to life.

I enjoy co-creating productive, meaningful, and fun working relationships and environments, ones that support not only the initiative at hand, but also the learning, growth, and development of the people involved.

I consider myself a skin-in-the-game kind of consultant, the kind who meets you where you are, whether in moments of possibility and celebration or deep in the muck of uncertainty and challenge. I will work alongside you to identify pathways toward greater clarity, development, alignment, and meaningful change.

I believe participatory processes and decision making are far more effective than top down approaches. I design and facilitate processes that help people who may have different perspectives, backgrounds, roles, or levels of power come together, listen to one another, and make decisions together. I create the conditions for meaningful participation, honest dialogue, shared ownership and accountability.

I believe in thinking big and getting real. I love helping people dream beyond the immediate constraints. But I’m equally interested in what happens next: What would it actually take? What needs to change? Who needs to do what, by when, and with what resources? I help turn big ideas into practical strategies, plans, and actions that can actually move forward.

When you work with me, you can expect both care and challenge. I want you to feel good about the process and proud of the outcome; I also believe that meaningful change requires curiosity, reflection, and sometimes uncomfortable conversations. There may be moments when you do not love the questions I ask or what I have to say, but you will always know that I care deeply about the work and the people involved. And if all goes well, by the end of the project you may even want to continue the conversation over your {insert your favourite drink].