Hi👋, I’m Elham.

Pronounced ill-huhm

I’m a researcher working at the intersection of climate resilience and justice, health equity, and local climate governance. 🌱🌿

I help cities and counties equitably implement and evaluate nature-based climate solutions so they can make informed and confident decisions that protect our planet.

In Akron, OH, I helped evaluate tree canopy mapping to inform climate and health equity decisions. In Saint Paul, MN, I supported efforts to build a climate-ready workforce—centering communities of color—so current and future generations are equipped to create a more just, sustainable world. 🌍

🔍 As a mixed-methods design researcher, I bring over a decade of experience in human-centered design, impact evaluation, and data storytelling across civic tech and public health. I specialize in uncovering user behavior insights and creating equity-focused, actionable data products—from interactive maps to visual data stories—that reveals deeper truths about the world and human experience. My work helps shift norms and shape conversations.

Here is a sample of my work.