Anais Amin

Anais Amin is an esteemed professional based in Los Angeles. She specializes in journalism, marketing, and community activism. With a Master's degree in Journalism from Columbia University, she leverages her skills to advocate for social justice and effect positive change within communities. Anais was raised in Los Angeles and attended the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in English. At UCLA, she served prominently in student government as one of fourteen council members. This role allowed her to champion initiatives for social justice, access to higher education, and mental health services for veterans, managing a team of 40 volunteers to support these causes. She also moderated a critical political debate among U.S. House of Representatives candidates, showcasing her commitment to civic engagement. Anais pursued advanced education and attended Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism, earning her Master of Science in 2020. Her graduate studies focused on multimedia journalism, culminating in a significant master’s thesis. This project involved a detailed 5,000-word exploration of the resettlement experiences of a Syrian refugee family in the U.S., supplemented by a published article about her family's escape from genocide and a video project on medication-assisted recovery. While at Columbia, she undertook investigative journalism projects, covering civil and criminal courts in the Bronx. Her reporting uncovered significant issues, such as sexual abuse in Orthodox schools and excessive use of force by private security guards, underscoring her commitment to revealing and addressing injustices. Anais started her professional career in radio production, initially interning and then working as a production assistant at Marketplace, an award-winning public radio program produced by American Public Media. From June 2021 to December 2022, she was integral in researching, pitching, and editing content, writing scripts, and creating digital content. Before her tenure at Marketplace, she worked at KPFK Radio 90.7 FM from 2017 to 2019, producing educational radio segments on various social, political, and scientific topics. Currently, Anais holds the Marketing and Brand Manager position at a fashion manufacturing company, where she manages multimillion-dollar accounts and directs strategic marketing campaigns. Her professional journey also includes roles as an executive assistant in a dental lab and a PR and marketing intern at The Borgen Project, where she focused on global poverty reduction initiatives. Additionally, Anais is committed to community service, volunteering at animal shelters and a horse ranch for children with special needs. She is also a talented oil painter and photographer, using her artistic skills to enrich her personal and professional life further. She enjoys exploring the outdoors, visiting museums, and experiencing new cultures. Fluent in Armenian and English, she is also improving her Spanish skills. In all her endeavors, Anais Amin continues to use her diverse talents and passion for advocacy to inspire and bring about tangible improvements in her community and beyond.