Dr. Shima Saniei

Biography

Mrs. Shima Saniei is a Casual Academic within the Arts, Design & Architecture Faculty at the University of New South Wales, specializing in public relations with a focus on activist organizations. Her research has explored concepts surrounding social license, intersectionality, and identity management in public relations. Saniei has co-authored articles published in top-tier journals, addressing pressing issues such as gender-based violence and international entrepreneurship. She has presented at numerous prestigious conferences, including the National Communication Association and the International Communication Association, where she shared insights on building support for refugee students and the role of co-creation in public relations. Saniei's work emphasizes the importance of narratives and storytelling in effective communication strategies, and she is engaged in ongoing research that delves into the intersectional rhetoric of activist groups. With a commitment to education, she teaches courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, focusing on public opinion, policy, and communication strategies.

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