Nima Shirazi has over two decades of experience working at the intersection of culture and politics, media and narrative, advocacy and the arts. Nima develops communications strategies, messaging and campaigns alongside fearless partners dedicated to dismantling systems of oppression, violence, and extraction. He has provided training, counsel, and coaching for leaders across the country and around the world on community power-building, narrative strategy, ethical storytelling, and crisis management. Nima was a founding member of the Narrative Initiative, managed communications and led media grantmaking at The Atlantic Philanthropies, and now co-hosts the award-winning podcast “Citations Needed,” which is featured in the book, “101 Podcasts That Changed How We Listen.” Born and raised in New York City, Nima’s work has traversed the film, music, theater, and nonprofit worlds. He used to play drums in rock bands and now serves as vice chair of the board of directors for Proteus Fund.