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Shina Shayesteh

Shina Shayesteh self-identifies as a jack of all trades, with a master’s degree in history and a background in education, linguistics, research, and digital art. A native Houstonian, she loves to travel both in and outside of the United States. When not working, she enjoys needlework, picking up new crafts, playing tabletop RPGs, studying other languages, and coercing her friends into eating weird foods.

Articles by Shina Shayesteh

To the 40,000 Drivers Who “Cause” Car Crashes Every Year

“My heart feels like it died that day. My whole life has been affected and I can’t seem to grasp it back. I feel as if I can’t breathe at times.”

Shina Shayesteh
Jun 6, 2023
Streets
To the 40,000 Drivers Who “Cause” Car Crashes Every Year
Is There a Place for Animals in a Strong Town?

Have we optimized for a built environment that's hostile to its original inhabitants?

Shina Shayesteh
Mar 24, 2022
Streets
Is There a Place for Animals in a Strong Town?
Multigenerational Living Isn't Immigrant Culture, It's Human Culture

Shina Shayesteh
Oct 5, 2021
Housing
Multigenerational Living Isn't Immigrant Culture, It's Human Culture

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