6 | ABOUT THE FOUNDATION Since its inception in Orange County, California, IAWF has empowered, inspired, and connected thousands of women both nationally and globally. It has served as a home away from home; a community that celebrates creative, innovative, tenacious, and competitive women who are problem solvers and a force for the greater good. The organization has hosted sold-out conferences in Orange County, San Francisco, San Diego, and Beverly Hills, California; New York, New York; Washington, D.C.; Toronto, Canada; and London, UK over the past six years. By offering a platform for open dialogue, IAWF creates lasting connections, inspires women to follow their dreams, empowers Iranian women to achieve their highest potential, and contributes to the society. With more than 4,000 members nationwide, the organization showcases the diversity of the United States, celebrates the confluence of American fabric and Iranian heritage, and propels women forward by helping them develop dynamic professional and leadership skills.