Began journalism at age 33 to better understand Canadian society; interned at Broadview magazine and is now a freelance journalist affiliated with Quebec Writers' Federation, Canadian Association of Journalists, and Society of Professional Journalists.
Launched Persian podcast 'این قصه منه' (This is My Story) at age 36, focusing on human interest and social justice stories.
Hobbies include camping, cycling, reading, and photography.
Cycled 90 km from London to Brighton in 2024; raised $1,000 for childhood cancer by cycling 650 km (Montreal–Ottawa round trip) in August 2021.
Pledged in 2025 to donate 10% of salary to charity.
Created a subtitled video in 2022 for a Persian song supporting Iran’s 'Women, Life, Freedom' movement.
Born in Pakistan in 1986, raised in Iran, moved to Canada in 2009, and has lived in Montreal since 2017; previously resided in Tehran, Waterloo, Melbourne, Toronto, Vancouver, and Berkeley.