Who We Are
The NeuroCove Foundation
The NeuroCove Foundation is dedicated to sharing immigrant stories and humanizing each immigrant's unique journey through illustrated books.
Founder
Paria Lajevardi
Founder/CEO · US
Having lived across three different countries, Paria has experienced both the opportunities and challenges of immigration firsthand. In 2025, she founded The NeuroCove Foundation to amplify immigrant voices and promote culturally inclusive mental health advocacy.
Our Team
The people behind our work
A global youth team of writers, illustrators, and media creators bringing immigrant stories to life.
Writers
- Joshua LópezChief Writing Director · Mexico
- Edha TalwarCanada
- Freya AroraIndia
- Giada SantosPhilippines
- Ishanshi VegadUAE
- Leo FriedtCanada
- Muhaddisa FatimaCanada
- Rayna AgarwalIndia
- Sofia KorzunUS
- Saanvi TalwarCanada
- Olivia RusicCanada
- Rebecca AbrahamMalaysia
- Saanvi TetaliUS
- T.E. JudeUK
- Sarah ZolanUS
Illustrators
- Nyashia HarrisUS
- Tasnim ZahinUS
- Danielle SassonIsrael
Media
- Katelyn LaraChief Media Director · US
- Hannah Gabrielle SaltaUS
- Francesca FabiUS
- Fatima ZahraPakistan
- Parineeta MS NagareGeorgia
- An HuynhUS
- Penelope TongUS
Education
- Jieying TanUS
Why NeuroCove?
The name NeuroCove reflects our dual focus: the mind (neuro) and a place of refuge (cove). Immigrants carry rich inner worlds, memories of home, hopes for the future, and often unspoken struggles. We believe those inner worlds deserve care, attention, and community.
Through storytelling, advocacy, and resource building, we work to ensure that no immigrant feels alone in their journey.
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