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I am Hamida Khatri, a PMPĀ® (Project Management Professional) certified Gender-Based Violence Expert + Social Justice Advocate, currently pursuing my Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from the Harry W. Bass Jr. School of Arts, Humanities, & Technology under the Arts, Technology, & Emerging Communication (ATEC) program from the University of Texas at Dallas while simultaneously working towards a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of North Texas.
Additionally, I am the Founder + Research Director of a registered 501(c)3, VR Catalyst. Our focus is on leveraging Virtual Reality + Games as therapeutic tools to assist and support victims and survivors of Gender-Based Violence.
As a multipotentialite, I bring advanced expertise in Project Management, Research Development, Strategic Management, Design + Innovation, and Emerging Technologies. This multidimensional aptitude fuels my pursuit of diverse research interests.
My scholarly work is positioned at the intersection of Computational Social Science, Victimology, and Philosophy of Psychiatry, drawing upon the rich contexts of Islamic Art, Persian Literature, and South Asian Studies. This distinctive interdisciplinary approach equips me to explore the complex psychological and social impacts of violence against women, analyzing these issues through historical, psychological, and traumatic perspectives on fear and monstrosity.
I employ the Bayesian Brain research methodology, integrating Games + Animation to explore complex social and behavioral dynamics, their interactions, and brain function within controlled settings. With a strong emphasis on Functional Studies + Mental Health research, my work aims to bridge the gap between technology and human experiences. This approach provides a deeper understanding of the complex issue of gender-based violence, contributing significantly to the fields of Psychology + Social Sciences.
āTo be a philosopher is not merely to have subtle thoughts, nor even to found a schoolā¦it is to solve some of the problems of life not only theoretically, but practically.ā
ā Thoreau
I am an accomplished professional with 15+ years of track record in planning and delivering creative and technical projects for a wide range of partners across the United States, Europe, and South Asia. I have trailblazed over 100+ community-driven projects, supervised 20+ successful ventures and campaigns to the consistent acclaim of clients across industries, including technology, construction, healthcare, telecommunication, advertising, media, education, and non-profit. I am passionate about building culturally rich and ethically driven products with a people- and process-centric approach using data-based and design strategies. I am highly ambitious, motivated, and curious about what I call the 3 Pās = Patterns + People + Processes.
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Unconventional ideologies
Curious & self-driven
Obsessive learner
Empathetic
Superseding expectations
Adaptable to new & innovative technologies
Unprecedented willpower to commit
Driven to serve & lead
Unapologetically ambitious
Always bringing my A-gameāproving by action[s] not just by words
Adventure prone, risk-taker & always ready for a new challenge
Books, stories, experiences
My most read and bought publicationā¦
Project KaliĀ®: Celebration of Womanhood š
Project KaliĀ®: Celebration of Womanhood seeks to illuminate the concept of Feminist (Art) Therapy and the progressive and empowering nature that its creative application has for better mental health for women.
An ongoing pursuit to smash patriarchal discourseā¦
TeardropĀ®: Storytelling for Gender Justice āļø
TeardropĀ® is a multimedia storytelling initiative that harnesses the power of personal narratives to address experiences of violence, trauma, and recovery. Through visual art, oral history, digital media, and immersive technologies like virtual reality, TeardropĀ® creates spaces for individuals to express, process, and transform their lived experiences.
By combining creative expression with community engagement, TeardropĀ® fosters empathy, promotes healing, and supports education and advocacy efforts. The project has been featured in exhibitions, workshops, and public programs as a compelling model for socially engaged storytelling.