Hi! It's so nice to meet you.

I'm Kem! I grew up in Raleigh, North Carolina, and went to study sociology and communication at NC State University, with minors in psychology and parks, recreation, and tourism management. I later earned my master's degree in Hospitality Leadership and Communication, which might seem like an interesting combination of subjects, but to me, they've always been connected by one common denominator: people. I've always enjoyed learning about the way we think, why we do the things we do, and how our experiences shape the way we see the world. I find myself naturally drawn to conversations where I get to hear someone's story or learn about a perspective that's different from my own. And I think that's something I've carried with me throughout my life. As a first-generation Iranian-American, I've grown up appreciating how much our backgrounds and experiences influence who we become. My own family has taught me a great deal about perseverance, sacrifice, and the opportunities we have because of the people who came before us. Earlier in my career, I spent time working in the wedding industry, which is actually where my interest in creating meaningful experiences really took shape. I loved seeing how thoughtfully designed moments could bring people together and leave a lasting impression. I eventually realized that I was most interested in the guest experience itself. I wanted to spend a little less time coordinating the details behind the scenes and more time thinking about how people experienced an event, what they took away from it, and how it made them feel. That interest eventually found its way into experiential learning, where I now get to design and facilitate experiences that help people discover something about themselves and one another. Over the years, I've had the opportunity to work with hundreds of leaders, from Scotland to California, through individual coaching conversations and group leadership development programs. I'm a certified Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) practitioner, and much of my experience has centered on helping people better understand themselves and how they work with others. I especially enjoy working with leaders who are earlier in their careers (because I am too!). There's something exciting about being part of a season when people are beginning to discover who they are as leaders, finding their confidence, and figuring out the kind of impact they want to have. I love getting to be part of those conversations. Outside of work, you're most likely to find me experimenting with something in the kitchen, spending time at the dog park with our corgi, Toonto, or rewatching another episode of "Friends" with my fiancé.