Kian Ahmadi
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Intern
Iran Human Rights Documentation Center
05.2026 - Current
- Conducted comparative analysis of historical and recent human rights documentation, identifying patterns of violations in Iran that informed advocacy efforts.
- Reviewed and analyzed human rights reports, synthesizing complex findings into concise summaries that enhanced understanding for stakeholders.
- Adapted reports into accessible public-facing content, including podcast scripts and interactive data visualizations, effectively communicating key findings to engage larger audiences.
Mitigation Intern
Federal Public Defender, District of Connecticut
New Haven, CT
07.2025 - 08.2025
- Conducted client interviews, drafted social history memos, and reviewed medical, educational, and criminal records to identify mitigating factors for sentencing considerations.
- Collaborated with attorneys, investigators, and mitigation specialists to humanize clients and promote equitable outcomes.
- Developed comprehensive mitigation strategies in federal criminal cases to support client defense.
Summer Research Intern
Peter Gruber Rule of Law Clinic
New Haven, CT
05.2025 - 09.2025
- Drafted memos for clinic filings in key court cases, notably supporting Harvard's international students in President and Fellows of Harvard College vs. U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
- Coordinated media campaigns around clinic agenda items, utilizing social media, public statements, and press outreach to enhance visibility and engagement.
- Worked alongside law students and attorneys to advocate for US adherence to rule of law, due process, and democracy.
BON APPÉTIT MANAGEMENT
Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Collaborated with team members in fast-paced environment to deliver efficient service and enhance customer experience.
- Served meals to hundreds of students per shift at various meal stations, facilitating smooth dining operations.
Reporting Intern
New Haven Independent
New Haven, CT
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Conducted interviews with officials and community members, producing well-researched articles for the newspaper’s website, ensuring timely reporting on city events.
- Captured, edited, and formatted high-quality digital content for online publication, enhancing local news coverage using a Canon EOS Rebel T7.
- Developed engaging, magazine-style news displays for local educational presentations, ensuring accuracy and visual appeal of content.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Religion And Political Science
Tufts University
Medford, MA06-2028
High School Diploma -
Hopkins School
New Haven, CT06-2024
Affiliations
- Farsi to English Translator for PBS Frontline, featured on "Remaking the Middle East: Israel vs. Iran" and "Strike on Iran: The Nuclear Question."
• Teaching Assistant in Tufts University Judaic Studies Program
• President, Tufts Persian Student Association.
• Holiday Chair, Tufts Hillel.
• Contributing Writer for "Hemispheres: The Tufts University Journal of International Affairs" and "The Mac Weekly"
• Student liaison to Macalester's Dialogue-across-Difference steering committee.
• Building Manager, Weyerhaeuser Memorial Chapel at Macalester College.
Timeline
Research Intern
Iran Human Rights Documentation Center
05.2026 - Current
Mitigation Intern
Federal Public Defender, District of Connecticut
07.2025 - 08.2025
Summer Research Intern
Peter Gruber Rule of Law Clinic
05.2025 - 09.2025
BON APPÉTIT MANAGEMENT
Macalester College
09.2024 - 05.2025
Reporting Intern
New Haven Independent
06.2023 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Religion And Political Science
Tufts University
High School Diploma -
Hopkins School