Taraneh offers a wealth of experience in environmental issues and both traditional and new media strategies. As a public affairs associate in Orange County, she worked with environmental and public works clients on community outreach projects, organizing information sessions to build support for Orange County Water District projects, as well as other public and private ventures. Taraneh possesses a diverse media background. She has organized multimedia campaigns to raise awareness about pressing social issues such as safe surrender laws for infants, and worked as a member of a documentary team that created short films about real women in America. Taraneh received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Environmental Analysis and Design from the University of California, Irvine and a Master's in Public Administration with an emphasis in Environmental Policy from San Francisco State University.