TITLE | 3 FOUNDER’S MESSAGE | 3 As Iranian American women, we each have a unique set of gifts that empower us to move forward, unite our community, and nurture and transform the lives of those we touch. Since the Iranian American Women Foundation’s inception, we have further learned how to assertively and effectively move our efforts forward and transform our own lives as well as the lives of our peers and future generations. By marrying our passion for transforming our own lives as well as the lives of others, we are able to uplift ourselves and inspire our next generation. We started the Iranian American Women Foundation (IAWF) to ignite this passion and better enrich our community. Along with your unprecedented support and commitment, we look forward to a continued celebration of our successes, empowermentofouryoungadults,andenhancedconnections throughout our community. Sincerely, Mariam Khosravani Founder OUR MISSION To provide a platform for empowerment and networking among Iranian American Women and to provide mentorships for younger generations of Iranians locally and globally. OUR VISION A world where every woman realizes her full potential and joins forces to positively impact our global community.