Born in Tehran, Iran, Dr. Gelareh Khoie is an artist, writer, scholar, and DJ.

A Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA), she is an adjunct professor in the Depth Psychology and Creativity program at Pacifica Graduate Institute and the founder of Kosmos Institute.

With over 30 years of experience as a mentor, entrepreneur, and organizational leader, Dr. Khoie has led successful businesses that have positively impacted the communities she serves.

Her current focus is on leveraging her creativity, leadership skills, and academic expertise to drive meaningful change in higher education and challenge the social constructs and worldviews that shape its practices.

Dr. Khoie believes passionately in the power of self-knowledge to de-potentiate nebulous fears and inherited complexes that prevent otherwise expansive and inspired people from achieving the full spectrum of their humanity. With authentic and genuine love, she works with each and every client to help them dream about and achieve their most cherished goals.