Advocacy
Presentation at Podium Choral Conference and Festival 2022
1 May, 2022
In March and April 2021, The Great Canadian Theatre Company (GCTC) Virtual Choir embarked on a journey to connect over 300 participants through technological means previously thought impossible. This online presentation outlines pedagogical, technological, and accessibility approaches that resulted in the success of this ensemble, which became the largest choir in Ottawa’s history.
Celebrating Asian Heritage Month with the Canadian Opera Company
1 May, 2022
Not only do I feel privileged to be supporting this initiative as part of my work with the Community Partnerships and Programs teams, but I will also be singing during this showcase series on May 19th featuring a Persian song by Afarin Mansouri Tehrani.
Nowruz – Discover Persian Culture
25 Mar, 2022
Our Equity and Inclusion team at Willow Youth Network, Ottawa has curated an online exhibit about Persian culture in celebration of Persian New Year! Check it out here.
Presentation about Persian New Year at Ottawa Pagoda Sangha
23 Mar, 2022
I feel grateful to have been invited to speak about Nowruz, its history, and its rituals to the members and audiences at Ottawa Pagoda Sangha.




