A Journey of Growth: From Learning to Accomplishments
Education
BA, Graphic Design | Sooreh University
Shiraz, Iran
Certificate, UX Design | University of California San Diego
San Diego, CA
Courses & Certifications
Agentic AI
IBM eLearning | 2026
Designing Products that Sell Themselves
IBM eLearning | 2026
Enterprise Design Thinking
IBM eLearning | 2025
GenAI for UX Designers
Coursera | 2024
Design-Led Strategy: Design Thinking for Business Strategy and Entrepreneurship
University of Sydney (Coursera) | 2024
How to Design for Accessibility (WCAG 2.2)
Udemy | 2023
Awards & Honors
2024 | Certificate of Honor, San Francisco City Hall
Awarded by Mayor London N. Breed for commitment to empowering women in science and technology.
2024 | Certificate of Honor, San Francisco Board of Supervisors
Awarded by Supervisor Ahsha Safaí for commitment to uplifting and celebrating Persian culture.
2017 | First Place, Company-wide Digital Art Competition
Toplighting Co.
Leadership & Mentorship
2025 - Present | Mentor, IBM
Mentor junior designers and summer interns, guiding them through IBM’s design practices and supporting their career growth.
2020 - Present | Design Mentor
Help early-career designers land roles in tech, and guide high school students exploring careers in design and technology.
2018 - 2024 | Design Lead, Persian New Year Celebration at San Francisco City Hall
As an executive member, led the design team for the city’s Persian New Year event, held in partnership with the Mayor of San Francisco and Persian Women in Tech.
2018 - 2022 | Design Lead & Committee Member, WoMENAIT Conference
Led design for an annual conference with 11K+ attendees, highlighting women from diverse backgrounds in tech and advancing diversity and inclusion.
Inspirations: My Go-To UX Books, Articles, Podcasts & Audibles
