Samsam Mohamud

Samsam is interested in how tea traditions across former Silk Road regions foster connection, care, and belonging. Growing up, she watched her mother prepare and share tea during moments of celebration, comfort, and everyday life. What once seemed like a simple routine later became a source of profound comfort and connection for Samsam during graduate school. This realization has inspired her to explore how tea and similar practices foster relationships across cultures in Asia and the Balkans. Through this journey, she hopes to cultivate greater patience, presence, and an appreciation for the quiet ways we connect in daily life.