Shabnam Mogharabi

Shabnam Mogharabi is an accomplished entrepreneur and leader with extensive experience across various sectors, including media, technology, and social impact. As the Founder and CEO of The Joy Brigade, Mogharabi provides strategic consulting for organizations in creating innovative business plans and enhancing workplace cultures. Additionally, as a keynote speaker with Gotham Artists, Mogharabi emphasizes themes of positive psychology and social impact storytelling. Current board roles include serving on the Board of Directors for the Tahirih Justice Center, which advocates for immigrant women and girls, and as a member of the Board of Advisors for Seed&Spark, a crowdfunding platform for filmmakers. Mogharabi is a Henry Crown Fellow at The Aspen Institute, highlighting leadership development, and previously held notable positions such as SVP and GM of SoulPancake at Participant Media. Educational credentials include a Master’s degree in Media Management from Northwestern University and a Bachelor’s degree in Print Journalism and Business Administration from the University of Southern California.