October 2019 | Issue I

Upcoming Events Friday, November 1: Mentee Application Deadline Sunday, November 10 : Women's Leadership Conference Boston, MA Did You Know? Christina Koch and Jessica Meir made history on Friday, Oct. 18 when they ventured outside the International Space Station for a six-and-a-half-hour mission. It is the first all-woman spacewalk in more than five decades of spacewalking. 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. Check out our   website   to stay posted on our exciting speakers and topics.

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.

Circle of 1000s Member Bita Milanian Receives "Agent of Change" Award

Photo Credit: Ghazal Sheei

IAWF would like to congratulate one of our Circle of 1,000s member, Bita Milanian, on winning the Global Women in Telco & Tech 2019 “Agent of Change” Award. Bita was recognized for her philanthropic and professional contributions in encouraging and supporting women in the workforce, promoting diversity and inclusion in all aspects of life, and serving as a strong mentor to future generations. She is committed to developing and funding programs designed to educate more women in the areas of engineering, software development, and technology leadership. The Global Women in Telco & Tech Awards were judged by an independent panel of leading industry analysts, contributors and executives. Read more here . Via ribboncommunications.com

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Member Spotlights

Sarah Farhadian New York Chapter Sarah Farhadian is an Associate in the Real Estate Department of Paul Hastings LLP. Sarah had previously served as Legislative Director & General Counsel to U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz. She obtained her law degree cum laude from Cardozo School of Law, where she received the ALI-ABA Scholarship & Leadership award and served as Editor-in-Chief of the Cardozo Arts and Entertainment Law Journal. During law school, she interned in the Office of Vice President Joe Biden & in the Office of Public Engagement at the White House. Prior to law school, Sarah was a copywriter at political consulting firm OMP, and wrote copy for James Carville's book, Forty More Years . Azita Alavi Northern California Chapter Azita Alavi is the founder of The Center for Leadership Excellence and The Center for Youth Leadership. She is a John Mawxell certified leadership coach, trainer, a professional speaker and a D.I.S.C. Behavioral trainer and consultant. She is a passionate believer of human potential and believes that every person has greatness within that needs to be fully developed. Azita is passionate to share simple and practical solutions for complicated problems. She believes the vast majority of people are not where they desire to be, not because they lack talent, potential or ability, but because their minds are programmed to recreate the same results they want to change.

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