Simin is an international doctoral student at the University of Nebraska Lincoln, studying Child Development/Early Childhood Education in the Department of Child, Youth and Family Studies. For the past three years, she has served as a graduate research assistant with the RESPECT across Nebraska project. Her research and practice focus on promoting nature-rich experiences in early childhood. She is passionate about working alongside communities and learning with and from them to help advance high-quality, equitable early care and education for young children.