FOUNDERS
Born in Tehran and raised in Toronto, we know what it feels like to be out of place, misunderstood, and underrepresented. As we embarked on our career journeys, we found that the world is designed without us in mind. As sisters, our friendship and support have become the foundation on which we have been able to heal and persist in the face of barriers. Our experience has shown us the power of community and that’s why we created Thousand&One.
Hanieh Khosroshahi, she/her
Hanieh is an independent design consultant working in social impact and digital innovation. She specializes in Human-Centred Design, product strategy, and user experience, and aims to create impactful and equitable outcomes for individuals and their communities. Hanieh is committed to designing spaces, programs, and services that work for women of colour.
Dr. Zahra Khosroshahi, she/her
Zahra is a lecturer at the University of Glasgow, specializing in resistance in Iranian filmmaking. Her research and teaching practice is committed to decolonizing the curriculum, de-Westernizing cinema, and making the classroom accessible. Aware of the power of storytelling, Zahra helps women of colour shape their own narratives to challenge systems of power.