Hometown
Mashhad, Iran
Undergraduate education
Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Economics
Professional/research interests
Energy Policy & Economics
Expected graduation date
May 2026
Why an MPA?
I always had this passion of witnessing the result of my work and effort in the real world and making a tangible impact on society. I realized that through MPA I can achieve this goal and so far, I believe I am in the right place for that.
Career goals
My short-term goal is to work as a consultant in a private firm to gain some insight about micro level projects. In the long-term, I would like to start working in the government and use my experience from the private sector to improve the ease of doing business among private firms, ideally in the energy sector.
Teaching experience
I am currently working as an instructor in Wisconsin School of Business (WSB). I teach personal and professional foundations in business to more that 80 students and the course is mainly focused on teaching different leadership methods that a business student needs to acquire. I was mainly drawn to this position because of my interest in teaching since I’ve had this wonderful experience during my undergrad as well. Also, by working as an instructor, I receive full tuition remission and a salary.
Advice for prospective La Follette School students
First, take advantage of all the resources available to you. There are priceless networking opportunities and a lot of room for growth if you are hardworking enough. Also, choose your courses based on the future job market demand. In this regard, a wide variety of courses are offered in LFS that covers almost every aspect of policy making. Keep in mind to maintain a work-life balance from the beginning. Try to have fun while also doing the academic activities. Also, diversify your knowledge about policy making by reading non-academic books or articles which helps you get a sense of what is happening in real world.
Anything else?
I love watching movies and TV shows and would love to talk about them. Apart from being in love with Persian poems, I often play soccer and volleyball and sometimes tennis. So, if any of these apply to you, shoot me an email and let’s get connected!
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