Yasaman (Yasi) grew up in Tehran and had an interest in Iranian poetry, culture and literature from her early teen years. She studied computer engineering in Iran, completed her Masters in the US, and continued to work and teach in Information Systems field.

Searching for a more meaningful vocation, Yasi completed her second Masters in Clinical Psychology. She then started working with young children and their families. Yasi is currently a doctoral candidate at Pacifica Graduate Institute, working on her dissertation and is a Psych intern at OMID Multicultural Institute. She also holds regular Poetry and art sessions at Omid institute. Yasi started working Persian calligraphy in 2013 under supervision of calligraphy Master, Hojat Amani. In 2014, she along with Mr. Amani founded a company called Samaa Design creating artistic apparels and accessories. 

Yasi loves working with children and has two sons herself. She shares her experience in teaching Persian culture, poetry and art with us at Bahar Kids.