Manoush Aghakhani
About Manoush Aghakhani
Manoush Aghakhani serves as the Director of Compensation & Benefits at MNTN, where she has worked since 2022. She has a background in human resources and juvenile advocacy, with previous roles at Creative Artists Agency, Magnite, and Rubicon Project.
Current Role at MNTN
Manoush Aghakhani serves as the Director of Compensation & Benefits at MNTN, a position held since 2022. In this role, Aghakhani is responsible for overseeing the compensation and benefits strategies within the organization. This position is based in the LA Metro area and reflects a commitment to enhancing employee satisfaction through effective compensation management.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Prior to joining MNTN, Aghakhani held various roles in human resources. From 2020 to 2022, Aghakhani worked at Magnite as the Manager of People Operations, focusing on reward and compensation. Earlier, Aghakhani was a Human Resources Executive at Creative Artists Agency for 11 months in 2013 to 2014, where responsibilities included managing HR functions in Los Angeles. Aghakhani also served as a Benefits Administrator at Rubicon Project for 11 months in 2015 to 2016.
Research and Advocacy Work
Aghakhani has engaged in significant research and advocacy work. Conducting field research at Camp David Gonzalez Probation Center and Barry J. Nidorf Juvenile Hall, Aghakhani focused on advocate-juvenile relationships and delinquent behavior. Collaborating with Attorney Kelly Evans, Aghakhani aimed to collect information for protecting juvenile rights and pursuing structural changes in the justice system.
Educational Background
Aghakhani earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Sociology from the University of California, Los Angeles, completing the degree from 2003 to 2006. This educational foundation provided Aghakhani with insights into social behavior and structures, which are applicable in various professional contexts.
Laboratory Research Experience
During academic pursuits, Aghakhani participated in Dr. Thomas R. Minor’s Psychobiology of Anxiety and Depression Laboratory Research at UCLA. This research involved applying hormone therapy to the central amygdala of rats to study stress levels, contributing to the understanding of anxiety and depression.