An evening featuring Mona Chalabi, award‑winning writer and illustrator whose data‑driven artwork has appeared in major publications and exhibitions worldwide. A Pulitzer Prize recipient, Chalabi’s creative approach brings clarity and humanity to complex stories. She will be in conversation with İpek S. Burnett, PhD, a Turkish‑American author known for her deep psychological critique of social, cultural, and political issues. Based in San Francisco, Dr. Burnett also serves on the boards of nonprofit organizations focused on social justice, human rights, and democracy. Together, they will explore the power of storytelling, data, and critical inquiry in understanding our world today. Space limited. Reservations required.
Mona Chalabi is an award-winning writer and illustrator. Her work has earned her a Pulitzer Prize, an honorary fellowship at the British Science Association, an Emmy nomination, a fellowship from New America, and recognition from the Royal Statistical Society. In recent years, her art has been exhibited at the Tate, the Smithsonian Design Museum, and the Brooklyn Museum. Her writing and illustrations have been featured in The New Yorker, The New York Review of Books, and The Guardian.
İpek S. Burnett, PhD, is a Turkish-American author who provides in-depth psychological critique of social, cultural, and political issues. Based in San Francisco, she serves on the boards of nonprofit organizations and foundations that specialize in social justice, human rights, and democracy.
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