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December 2017 Newsletter
Issue I
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Thank you for all your support!
It is with immense gratitude and excitement that we say
THANK YOU
to all of the Iranian American Women Foundation's supporters and donors!
Your contribution is making a difference in people's lives.
You are a real life hero!
Your contribution to IAWF will enable us to
connect,
inspire
, and
empower
the Iranian community.
If you were unable to donate on #givingtuesday, you can do so by simply clicking here to donate.
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Let's get together and help our "HamVatan"
Azam Mazaheri was 22 when she became the subject of Acid Attack in Tehran. Thirteen years later, she still suffers from not breathing properly through her nose. Azam's face is broken, but not her spirit. She has risen above pain and continues to search for healing her body and spirit.
Dr. Ferederick J. Menick, M.D. is a world-renowned plastic surgeon who lives and practice in Tucson, Arizona. He is quite confident that he can improve Azam's nose for much better breathing and also her face and skin. To accomplish this goal, Dr. Menick has outlined 6 surgical procedures in about 6 months period. The medical costs of these procedures have been estimated to be around $70,000. The first surgery can begin anytime pending securing enough funds to complete all six steps.
Acid attack is one of the most brutal expressions of hate towards what is beautiful and precious in life, one's face. Acid attack is a hate crime rising in countries like India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and now Iran. Azam is an amazing young woman who has tolerated excruciating physical pain of going through numerous surgeries and psychological pain of carrying a distorted face in a society with heavy emphasis on facial beauty. Azam continues to defy hate and has so much to offer in the society. With the rising hate crime around the world, Azam is a shinning example of believing in love and good deed in this world.
Azam currently lives with a friend in Sedona, Arizona and she trusts that the community in her new host country will help her financially to go through the new series of surgeries. Your generosity in supporting Azam is not only a sign of loving care but an statement against hate crime. Azam has an amazing story to tell the world and help many to recover from their pain and anguish. Please help her fulfill this mission.
**All contributions to IAW Foundation for Ms. Azam Mazaheri is tax deductible and will be used for her surgical needs.**
To donate and share your generosity please click here.
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New York
Fatemeh Ziai is Chief of Staff to the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations. She has worked at the United Nations since 1996, serving in field missions in Bosnia & Herzegovina, Afghanistan, & as Chief of Staff & Director of Political Affairs of the UN' s special political mission in Lebanon. She has also held several leadership positions in the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, including as Chief of the Policy/ Best Practices Section. She also worked on the UN's internal reform, as Director in the Office of Human Resources Management.
Read more about Fatemeh Ziai here.
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Northern California
Nazy Kaviani is the founder of Diaspora Arts Connection, an organization dedicated to promoting music, arts, and culture of Iran and beyond, with an emphasis on introducing, assisting, and giving a stage to new artists and artists in distress. Each year, Diaspora Arts Connection produces dozens of programs to celebrate and promote Iranian music, theater, dance, film, arts, and books. In her professional career, Nazy Kaviani has been a director,
Chief Executive Officer (
CEO), project manager, and most recently, a human rights worker.
Read more about Nazy Kaviani
here.
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It is our honor to welcome Ms. Shahpar Khaledi who has joined the Iranian American Women Foundation's Board of Trustees.
Born in Iran in 1949, Shahpar Khaledi entered business school and graduated with a degree in Business Administration in 1972. Shahpar moved to California with her husband & two children in 1976. Shahpar Khaledi continued her education and obtained a Master's degree in Business Administration from Northrop University. In 1997, Shahpar and her husband; Darioush Khaledi, founded Darioush Winery in Napa Valley.
Read more about Shahpar Khaledi here.
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Circle of 1000's Featured Member
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Hale Behzadi is a Managing Director and Global Market Manager of the Western Region at Citi Private Bank. She was most recently Regional Market Manager for Southern California and Arizona where she was responsible for managing the Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Orange County and Phoenix offices. Currently, Halé chairs the Mentoring Committee at Citi Private Bank and Chairs Citi's California Leadership Council. She holds the Series 7, 24, 63 and 65 FINRA licenses. Prior to joining Citigroup in 2002, Halé enjoyed a long and distinguished career with Bank of America, where she was a Senior Vice President directing a team of private bankers in Beverly Hills. Halé has three decades of experience working with ultra high net worth families and their closely held business and philanthropic ventures. Halé is a graduate of Georgetown University with a BA in Economics. Throughout her career in financial services, she has played an active role in numerous civic and charitable organizations that provide social services, education and health care in the local community. Currently, Halé serves as the Chair of Committee on Trustees for Viewpoint School and serves on the Advisory Board of the Asia Society of Northern California and the Iranian American Women's Foundation.
To read Huffington Post's article about Halé Behzadi click here.
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Parandis Nejati is currently a second year dental student at the Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine. She graduated from the Stony Brook University in 2016 with a BS in biology and a minor in chemistry. Parandis Nejati
is involved in oral biology research and is the editor-in-chief of the Stony Brook's American Student Dental Association chapter's newsletter.
Outside of academics, her interests include painting, singing, musical theater, and traveling. She hopes to use her passion for communication and education to serve her future patients. She is honored to be a part of the inaugural IAWF NY mentorship program.
To apply for the
Mentorship Program
please click
here.
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IAWF Scholarship Opportunities
The IAWF scholarships are to help students achieve their goals by providing them financial assistance based on their needs. Scholarships are available to current IAWF
Mentorship
to
Internship
Program participants. However, only a limited number of individuals will be selected to receive the scholarship. Scholarships are meant to assist the students with tuition, textbooks, and other course materials. Qualifying criteria include academic achievement, community service, and financial need.
For more information please click
here.
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