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Azadeh Valanejad

I’m a New York City based journalist with a passion for building community through digital platforms and uplifting women creatives in media spaces. After earning my master’s degree in journalism from Columbia University I was a video producer, writer, and social editor for Condé Nast publications including Vanity Fair, Glamour, Allure, and Self. My coverage spans across politics, social justice movements, women’s interests, and pop culture. As the Editorial and Social Director of CONVICTS, I produced Truth Against Hate, a series in partnership with Hate is A Virus, shedding light on racism against the AAPI community. As a freelancer I have created editorial and video content for platforms including Amazon Music and InStyle. I am also the founder and Editor in Chief of EnVi Media, a multimedia publication focused on culture and entertainment across the Asian diaspora, where I lead overall strategic direction and mentor the next generation of diverse journalists.