Asya Graf is a highly educated and accomplished individual with a background in literature, social work, and therapy. She holds postdoctoral fellowships from prestigious institutions such as Harvard University and the Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies, as well as a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from Princeton University. Additionally, she has a Master's degree in Social Work from City University of New York- Hunter College. Graf has worked in various roles such as a therapist, clinical social work intern, adjunct professor, and freelance education consultant. She has also held editorial positions at reputable publishing houses, including Cambridge University Press and Columbia University Press. Her expertise encompasses a wide range of topics, including literature, therapy, social work, education, and human rights.