Some of Kian’s friends and colleagues here in New York have joined us to make short video clips sharing their stories about Kian and their thoughts on his current situation. 

Nidhi Srinivas, Assistant Professor at the Milano School of Management and Urban Policy, speaks about Kian from the office they once shared, where some of Kian’s music and artwork still decorate the room:

Alex Schwartz, chair of Urban Policy Analysis and Management Program at Milano, speaks about Kian as a colleague and scholar:

Juliet Ucelli, an educator, social worker, and peace activist, talks about her long friendship with Kian:

If you have stories to share about Kian, please record them and send us the clip. You can also add them to YouTube, where these three videos can be found.