WRITING
Farah Walahi: Flowers and Resistance
2022
Flowers and Resistance is a profile piece about Farah Walahi and her floral design and art service that reflects the heart of Afghan culture and works to support communities in Afghanistan. This piece is about Farah's love for nature, art, and culture and the ways in which children of refugees creatively connect with their heritage. Read here.
The Story of Self
2022
“The Story of Self" is a piece about what drives me as a writer and my deep passion for storytelling. Written for the Writing and Civic Engagement minor, this is a story about travel, global awareness, and compassion. Read here.
Curling Back to Your Roots
2021
“Curling Back to Your Roots'' is a multimedia project that explores the deep connection with our bodies and their ability to shape, define, and reinforce our sense of self. By highlighting very personal journeys of acceptance and embrace of natural hair, in all its unpredictability, volume, and beauty, this project reveals the complex yet delicate process of resilience and learning to find compassion for our bodies and ourselves. Read here. See photos here by Briana Saenz.
Gratitude Profiles
2020
"Gratitude Profiles" features a series of profiles (Adam Bagul, Daniel Streaty, Valerie Silva, Jasmin Landy) dedicated to the importance of listening, compassion, and understanding. I chose to display these values through storying some of those that I am surrounded by in my life. I cherish the important moments that others have shared with me and portray the value of gratitude by creating space for others to feel heard and valued. Read here.