Mahdis Keshavarz

Mahdis Keshavarz is a renowned advocate for social justice, focusing on global migration crisis, human rights defenders, and minority groups. She founded The Make Agency, a strategic communications firm emphasizing global minorities and social justice. Mahdis co-established the Arab and Middle Eastern Journalists Association. With exceptional ability in crafting culturally sensitive strategies, she has positioned her clients as leaders in the constantly evolving global media sphere. Her commentary has been showcased on various platforms like NPR, CNN, Billboard, Slate, BBC, and Democracy Now! Mahdis is a versatile professional, working as a film and news producer, contributing to BBC TV segments and producing an episode for MTV's Rebel Music. She is also an entrepreneur, spearheading PodcastCola and Polite Society, dedicated to advancing diversity, inclusion, and social advancement. Mahdis currently serves as a board member at AMEJA and the Global Ambassador for Minority Rights Group International. She studied International Relations at the University of Washington.