Elaheh Khazi (She/Her)

Laidlaw Scholar , Columbia University
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I am a/an:

Undergraduate Leadership & Research Scholar

University

Columbia University

Laidlaw Cohort Year

2025

Research Topic

History Identity & Belonging Immigration Middle Eastern Studies

I am from:

United States of America

I speak:

English Persian Spanish

My hobbies/interests are:

Art Crafts & DIY Nature & environment Reading

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Popular Content

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Channels contributed to:

Arts & Humanities Social Sciences Research

Rooms participated in:

Columbia University

Recent Comments

Comment on LiA: Week 4
Jul 17, 2026

I am glad you are having fun in the UK, Jacques! It is really cool that East London is similar to NYC with its diversity and culture.  

Jul 14, 2026

I really enjoyed reading through your first LiA reflection, Andre! I respect your intentionality, and I hope your work with the children and SOS goes well!  

Jun 27, 2026

Thank you so much, Mark! I am glad you have also been able to enjoy your time in Australia. :) 

Jun 24, 2026

Thank you so much, Audrea! For me, as the work I do at SpeakOut goes hand-in-hand with the research I did last summer, it honestly feels like a good transition. Given my research, I was able to garner a better understanding of Afghan migration and working with SpeakOut on various projects for Afghan Australians and other immigrant groups has been incredible, as I get to be in service for a group that I have learned about previously. 

Comment on LiA Week 5
Jun 24, 2026

I really liked reading your post, Phoebe. Thinking back to last summer during our Laidlaw Leadership Retreat, there are so many types of leadership, and "leading from behind" is just as important as others. I also found Xiao Qian's story to be very inspiring, as she chose what she loved to do in service of others. Hope you have a good rest of your LiA! 

Jun 14, 2026

This sounds amazing, Audrea! I really appreciate your reflection on how AI impacts photography. I remember from our shared cohort last year, you would always provide us with amazing updates from photographing various parts of NYC's Fuzhounese community, and now, this LiA seems perfect post that summer. Hoping you have a good rest of your LiA!

Comment on Week Three - LiA
Jun 14, 2026

Kevin, your work in Honduras with Dr. Lester sounds fascinating. I hope your work with the archives go well! 

Jun 14, 2026

Of course, and thank you, Dean Lang!