I have several years of both written translation and oral interpretation in the Persian (Farsi) language. I have translated many Persian language news dispatches and a Persian novel ("The Dollmaker" by Maryam Saberi) into English, and I have recently published a piece at The Guardian. I have a Master's in Middle Eastern Studies and am knowledgeable about a range of topics, including: Iran, language and culture, US foreign policy, world history, and popular music.