Setareh is currently pursuing a Masters of Philosophy in Peacebuilding and Mediation at the University of St Andrews. Her academic interests span mediation, Indigenous rights, and ecological justice, with a strong focus on grassroots peacebuilding.

She holds a BA in Politics and International Relations from Queen Mary University of London. Her work experience includes research, policy analysis, and community engagement across a range of initiatives, from climate and refugee justice to fellowship programmes and mediation clinics. An accredited mediator, Setareh has co-mediated disputes and supported dialogue processes. 

Fluent in Persian, she enjoys time spent in nature, going to concerts, and reading.