Hedi joined The Thriving Initiative in Fall 2025 as a marketing intern, bringing experience in visual culture, brand identity, and social media strategy. She is passionate about harnessing design and storytelling to foster healing communities and has studied how visual communication can shape narratives of resilience and belonging. Outside of Thriving, Hedi has designed campaigns for student organizations on campus—including honor societies and clubs—and collaborated with a nonprofit to build a brand for a women-led sewing program supporting refugee women. In her free time, she enjoys photography, relaxing at the beach, and working behind the pottery wheel.