September 2019 | Issue II

Upcoming Events Friday, November 1: Mentee Application Deadline Sunday, November 10 : Women's Leadership Conference Boston, MA Did You Know? The CEOs of Lockheed Martin, General Motors, Fidelity Investments, & IBM are all women. Check out this list of Fortune's Most Powerful Wom e n In Business to read about 50 women who hold plenty of corporate power. 19th Women's Leadership Conference in Boston Join us and hear from accomplished Iranian American women across the U.S. and globally who have broken cultural barriers, taken leadership roles on critical issues, and charted new paths. Regardless of your age or profession, as an Iranian American, this conference will inspire, empower, and connect you to a community of Iranian Americans in Boston and beyond. This one-day conference will take place on Sunday, November 10, 2019 at the Harvard Club of Boston. Early bird tickets are $250 and will increase to $300 after October 21. Students can call (949) 461-1996 for details about student pricing. Check out our   website   to stay posted on our exciting speakers and topics.

L.A. Rising Leaders Host Fall Mixer

The L.A. Rising Leaders hosted a Fall Mixer at Fellow restaurant in Los Angeles on September 26th. Board members were joined by IAWF members and plenty of new faces as well! It was a fun night where plenty of drinks, food, and conversations were shared. Thank you for joining us and we look forward to seeing you at future events!

IAWF Featured in Irvine Weekly Magazine IAWF Founder, Mariam Khosravani, was recently featured in the Irvine Weekly magazine's Culture section. The magazine interviewed IAWF President, Tannaz Mazarei , and our member, Monir Jalili . They shared the story about the start of the foundation, as well as a look into some of the programs we offer. You can read the full article on page 16 of the magazine, which can be found here .

Fall Wellness Retreat in Los Gatos Thank you to everyone who joined IAWF at the Fall Wellness Retreat in Los Gatos. Attendees enjoyed a relaxing day of yoga, meditation and wellness sessions in a beautiful venue. We appreciate everyone who helped organize this event and made it a success!

Apply to IAWF's Mentorship to Internship Program IAWF is proud to offer its Mentorship to Internship program to students and graduates who seek a boost in their professional lives. We can connect you to an expert in your field, providing you with a wealth of knowledge and advice to guide you in your educational and professional paths. You can also qualify for an IAWF Scholarship and join our Life Academy trips. Find more information, and apply to become a mentor or a mentee  here . Apply by Nov. 1 to find the match for you and kick start your path to success! Please note that New York applications are closed.

Meet the Host of our Fall Wellness Retreat Shahrzad S. Paborji earned her M.S. degree in Computer Science from Stevens Institute of Technology, a B.S. in Information Management from State University of New York at SUNNY Oswego, and a B.S. in Geology from University of Kansas. She graduated from Mount Saint Scholastics High School in Atchison, Kansas when she emigrated to the United States in 1978. She started her professional career at AT&T as a Senior Software Engineer in Basking Ridge, NJ for ten years before moving to California in 2001. In 2004, Shari acquired a Day Spa business in Los Gatos and managed all aspects of the business and grew the business over the next 14 years. She sold her business in early 2019 and has devoted her time to being involved in the community, and joined several non-profit organizations including Iranian American Women Foundation (IAWF) with the goals of empowering young women. Read more here .

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