ANASTASIA IS a multimedia journalist from Dallas, Texas who believes in storytelling’s power to connect and heal.

I’ve always been interested in people. As the first-generation daughter of Greek immigrants, I grew up navigating multiple cultural worlds, acutely fascinated by what shapes who to view something some way. At age 7, my mom caught me interviewing the technicians at her nail salon with a notepad.

This same mom, a psychiatrist, would always remind me that psychology is the Greek word ψυχολογία, “the study of the soul.” The study of the soul, mind, perception—I was hooked. I received a B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Creative Writing and an M.A. in Data Analysis & Journalism from Stanford University.

Stanford is where I first began integrating research with storytelling. Currently, I conduct research at the Stanford Muslim Mental Health and Islamic Psychology Lab under Dr. Rania Awaad.

My research interests shape my work: psychopathology, trauma, addiction, spirituality—the intersections of them all. I am particularly drawn to stories that offer new ways of understanding human resilience and connection.

Feel free to reach out, download my resume, or connect on LinkedIn.