The Team

Keya graduated from the prestigious Maryland Institute College of Art, in the United States and started her design career in New York City over 20 years ago. She secured the role of Creative Director in the Dow Jones company, where she managed a global team of designers, spanning Hong Kong, New York and London working with products such as The Wall Street Journal and Barron’s. The creative force behind numerous successful global marketing campaigns, which included Time Square billboards, advertising and social media marketing, Keya managed the creative direction of corporate events and conferences across the globe and ensured a consistent brand voice and visual language throughout the company. After a successful corporate career she moved to Abu Dhabi with her neuroscientist husband and daughter. Her love for design enticed her to launch a freelance career. She now works for various clients which include Cranleigh Abu Dhabi, New York University Abu Dhabi as well as Yalla – Abu Dhabi Life magazine.

Keya was approached by Jane Barraclough of Phoenix Media & Publications with the idea of creating a brand new luxury life-style magazine for the UAE. Working closely with Jane and Derek, she designed the complete look and feel of Yalla — Abu Dhabi Life print magazine. She takes great pleasure in Art Directing and designing the magazine each month.

Keya loves all things arts and culture. She frequents art galleries and takes in concerts and shows whenever she can. She also loves to travel the globe and take in nature. From camping in the Arabian desert to hiking in the Redwood forests in the US to swimming with elephants in Thailand, Keya feels the force as a huge Star Wars fan and loves science fiction.