Neda Noraie-Kia has a Bachelor in Social Sciences and a Masters in International Relations and Development Policy. Between 2015 and 2020 she was a research assistant and office manager in the Bundestag office of the refugee policy spokeswoman for the Bündnis 90 / Die Grünen parliamentary group. Before that, she advised GIZ in Germany and in the Middle East on various projects in the areas of peace and conflict management as well as good governance. Neda Noraie-Kia has volunteered in various positions in local politics.