Elham Hajesmaeili is an artist-researcher and art educator who holds an MFA in painting and drawing from Penn State University. Her art focuses on identity issues for women post-migration. Currently, Elham is a Dual-titled Ph.D. candidate in Art Education and WGSS at Penn State University. Her research links art education and social justice, focusing on Iranian women who migrated to the U.S. Elham aims to raise awareness and promote empathy for diverse identities through her art and research.
Instagram: @elhamhajesmaeili