Persian Alumni Leaders (PALs)
Our cohort of dedicated alumni supporting students
Technology & Engineering
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Amir
PostDoc
PostDoc, Computer Science - UC Berkeley | PhD Computer Science - UT Austin | B.S. Aerospace Engineering - Amirkabir University of Technology
Amir is passionate about helping aspiring students realize their potential.
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Arya
Startup Founder
B.A. Computer Science - UC Berkeley
Arya is passionate about helping students build cool technologies.
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Amir
Software Engineer
M.S. Computer Science - Simon Fraser University | B.S. Computer Science - University of Toronto
Amir is passionate about helping students navigate AI-first technical careers.
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Amir
Startup Founder
M.S. Human Computer Interaction - UT Austin | B.S. Computer Science - UT Austin
Amir is a former senior iOS Engineer at Google currently on his startup founder journey. He is passionate about helping students navigate careers in tech and entrepreneurship.
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Amirabbas
Software Engineer
MBA - UC Berkeley Haas School of Business | B.S. Computer Engineering - University of British Columbia
Amirabbas is most energized by zero-to-one problems and products people actually use.
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Ehsan
AI Product Application Engineer
M.S. Computer Science - USC | B.S. Computer Science - California State University, Sacramento
Ehsan is passionate about building a strong Persian community across North America and showcasing our culture.
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Farhang
ML Engineer
M.A.Sc Biomedical Engineering - University of Toronto | B.A.Sc Computer Engineering - University of Toronto
Farhang is passionate about discussing ways to reach your goals over a pors of cholokabab.
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Hiva
ML Engineer & Graduate Student
M.S. Computer Science - Stanford University | B.S. Electrical Engineering & Computer Science - UC Berkeley
Hiva is passionate about AI and community, and is here to help students find their path in tech and also give back to the community.
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Hooman
Software Engineer & Technical Lead
M.S. Computer Science (AI) - Georgia Tech | B.S. Computer Science - UC Davis
Hooman is passionate about helping students find their full potential to take risks and achieve their best version as next-generation leaders.
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Makan
Research Assistant & PhD Candidate
PhD Computer Science - UC Davis | B.E. Software Engineering - Istanbul Aydin University
Makan is dedicated to building meaningful connections and helping students grow through mentorship and innovation.
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Masoud
EECS PhD Student
PhD Electrical Engineering & Computer Science - UC Berkeley | M.S. Electrical Engineering - Sharif University of Technology | B.E. Electrical & Electronics Engineering - Sharif University of Technology
Masoud is passionate about helping students navigate and secure their futures in the new AI landscape, and encouraging students to learn how circuits work!
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Nima
Staff Engineer
PhD Electrical Engineering - UT Dallas | B.S. Engineering - Iran University of Science & Technology
Nima is an engineer working across hardware systems and AI, passionate about helping students turn ideas into real projects, build strong problem-solving skills, and navigate paths into engineering and tech careers.
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Rojan
Electrical Engineer
B.S. Electrical Engineering & Computer Science - UC Berkeley
Rojan is passionate about building at the edge of tech and pushing our community forward, together.
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Rose
EECS PhD Student
PhD Electrical Engineering & Computer Science - UC Berkeley | M.S. Electrical Engineering & Computer Science - UC Berkeley | B.S. Computer Science & Communications Engineering - Waseda University
Rose is passionate about helping students open their paths in computer science research, entrepreneurship, and fostering women’s represention in tech.
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Sadjad
Principal ML Engineer
PhD Computer Engineering - Northeastern | M.S. Computer Engineering - Northeastern | B.S. Computer Engineering (Software) - University of Tehran
Sadjad is passionate about helping with career planning and development in ML and Robotics.
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Saghi
Clinical Research Scientist
PhD Mechanical Engineering - UC Berkeley | B.S. Mechanical Engineering - University of Tehran
Saghi is passionate about helping students navigate the graduate school application process and explore diverse career opportunities.
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Sorhan
Startup Founder
B.S. Microbiology - Texas A&M | B.S. Computer Science - Texas A&M
Sohran is passionate about building meaningful things and helping others grow along the way.ption goes here
Health & Medicine
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Ali
BioPharma Scientist
M.S. Analytical Chemistry & BioInformatics - Brown University | B.S. Molecular Biology & Biochemistry - UC Santa Cruz
Ali is passionate about helping his hamwatans navigate the job market and break into the biopharmaceutical industry while working toward their goals.
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Ali
Medical Student
M.D. - UC Irvine School of Medicine | B.S. Biology - UCLA
Ali is passionate about fostering a strong support network for Persian students and helping them reach their full potential.
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Amir
Anesthesiology Resident
Anesthesiology Residency - Harbor-UCLA Medical Center | M.D. - Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine | B.S. Cellular & Molecular Biology - UCLA
Amir is passionate about helping students get into top med school programs.
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Ethan
Medical Student
M.D. - Stanford University School of Medicine | B.S. Human Biology & Society - UCLA
Ethan is eager to increase the number of Persians at top medical schools by making the medical school application process more accessible for Iranian students.
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Farnoush
Medical Student
DO - Western University of Health Sciences | B.S. Biology - UC Irvine
Farnoush is a DO medical student passionate about mentoring students through the challenges of growth, identity, and finding direction in their academic journey.
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Fatima
Dental Student
B.S. Biology - UCLA | DDS - UCSF School of Dentistry
Fatima is excited to mentor, connect, and support Iranian students.
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Hasti
Associate Psychotherapist
M.A. Clinical Psychology - Pepperdine University | B.A. Psychology - California State University, Fullerton
Hasti is passionate about helping Iranian students move from surviving to thriving by supporting their mental well-being and pursuit of their dream careers and education.
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Hasti
Dental Student
DDS - USC Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry | B.S. Biology - California State University, Northridge
Hasti is committed to guiding students toward becoming successful, compassionate dentists.
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Karin
DDS & PhD Candidate
DDS/PhD Oral & Craniofacial Sciences - UCSF School of Dentistry | B.S. Molecular & Cell Biology - UC Berkeley
Karin is a first-generation DDS/PhD student passionate about empowering the next generation of Iranian healthcare professionals and researchers to find their path with confidence.
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Kimia
Staff Research Associate
M.S. Biological & Biomedical Sciences - UC San Diego | B.S. Cellular & Molecular Biology - UC San Diego
Kimia is passionate about helping students explore their interests in biology and biomedical research, find labs that align with their goals, and feel supported throughout the graduate school application process.
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Nami
Medical Student
M.D. - UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine | B.S. Molecular & Cell Biology - UC Berkeley
Nami is excited to help students prepare for a career in medicine, one of the best jobs in the world!
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Roshan
Family Medicine Physician
Family Medicine Residency - University of Washington | M.D. - University of Michigan Medical School | M.S. Clinical Research - University of Michigan | B.S. Biochemistry - University of Michigan
Roshan is passionate about contributing to our community and providing guidance to students pursuing or considering a career in medicine.
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Shadi
Child Neurology Resident
Child Neurology Residency - UC San Diego School of Medicine | M.D. - Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine | B.A. Molecular & Cell Biology - UC San Diego
Shadi is passionate about guiding students to successfully complete their medical path.
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Shahrzad
Clinical Pharmacist
PharmD - USC Mann School of Pharmacy | M.S. Health Care Decision Analysis - USC | B.A. Biological Science - California State University, Northridge
Shahrzad is committed to elevating the next generation of healthcare leaders through mentorship, strategic career guidance, and leadership development.
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Shireen
Optometrist
O.D. - UC Berkeley School of Optometry | B.S. Cognitive Science (Neuroscience) - UC Davis
Shireen is passionate about guiding students through their academic and professional journeys.
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Shiva
Dental Student
DDS - UCLA School of Dentistry | B.S. Biology & Evolutionary Medicine - UCLA
Shiva is passionate about mentorship and dentistry, dedicated to helping students achieve their goals and build meaningful, successful careers.
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Tara
PharmD Candidate
PharmD - USC Mann School of Pharmacy | B.S. Cell & Molecular Biology & Physiology - California State University, Long Beach
Tara is passionate about empowering Persian students and helping them discover their path in the healthcare field.
Business & Product
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Amir (Pooria)
Senior Product Marketing Manager
MBA - UC Berkeley Haas School of Business | PhD Electrical Engineering - Texas A&M University | B.E. Electrical Engineering - Sharif University of Technology (Aryamehr)
Amir loves the Iranian culture and is always a supporter of the Persian community.
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Ehsan
AI Product Lead
MBA - Stanford Graduate School of Business | M.A.Sc Electrical & Computer Engineering - University of Toronto | B.S. Mechatronics, Robotics & Automation Engineering - McMaster University
Ehsan is passionate about helping students build successful careers in technology and business.
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Farzad
Senior Product Manager
MBA - UC Berkeley Haas School of Business | B.S. Electrical & Computer Engineering - UT Austin
Farzad is passionate about developing future leaders.
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Mohammad
Senior Business Transformation Consultant
B.A. Business Administration - UC Irvine
Mohammad is passionate about empowering students to bridge the gap between their education and successful careers in corporate strategy, entrepreneurship, and the first-generation professional journey.
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Mona
Head of Marketing
Mona is passionate about unlocking potential non-linear careers, building careers with skill range, and helping people bet on themselves.
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Niki
Staff Product Manager
MBA - UC Berkeley Haas School of Business | B.S. - University of Waterloo
Niki is big on helping students figure things out, tell their story, and build careers that actually feel right for them.
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Niki
Strategic Communications Consultant
B.A. English & Classics - UC Berkeley
Niki is passionate about helping students discover careers that align with their values and strengths.
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Novine
Head of Talent Strategy
M.A. Industrial & Organizational Psychology - Chicago School of Professional Psychology | B.A. Business Economics - UC Irvine
Novine is passionate about helping professionals unlock their potential and build the careers they've always envisioned.
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Sina
Product Manager
PhD Electrical Engineering - UCLA | M.S. Electrical Engineering - UCLA | B.A.Sc Electrical Engineering - University of Waterloo
Sina is excited to empower the next generation of leaders to successfully bridge academia and industry while remaining flexible and technically sharp in an AI-first world.
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Tala
UX Manager
B.A. Strategic Communications - University of Minnesota
Tala is passionate about helping students break into tech, design and innovation.
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Yasameen
Program Manager
B.S. Business/Managerial Economics - UC Davis
Yasameen is passionate about helping students navigate their careers, build confidence, and turn setbacks into opportunities for growth and success.
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Yasi
COO & Project Management Consultant
Project Management Certificate - UC Berkeley | B.A. Communications - San Jose State University
Yasi is passionate about building meaningful connections, strengthening the Iranian diaspora, and creating spaces where the next generation of leaders can grow and thrive.
Architecture & Construction Management
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Saman
Project Manager
B.S. Civil Engineering - UC Davis
Saman is eager to connect with students interested in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry and help them launch their careers in this space.
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Shahrzad
Field Engineer & Construction Estimator
MCM - USC Viterbi School of Engineering | B.Arch - UC Berkeley
Shahrzad is passionate about helping students discover and shape their career paths, support them as they explore opportunities within the architecture and construction fields, navigate key decisions, and build the confidence and skills needed to grow both professionally and personally.
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Yeganeh
Associate AIA & Technical Designer
M.Arch - UC Berkeley | M.Arch - University of Tehran | B.Arch - University of Tehran
Yeganeh is passionate about leveraging the power of Architecture with AI.
Law, Humanities & Social Sciences
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Armita
J.D. Candidate
J.D. - UC Berkeley School of Law | B.A. Criminology & Political Science - UC Irvine
Armita is passionate about supporting Iranian students as they navigate pre-law, law school applications, and being a law school student.
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Danial
Economics PhD Candidate
PhD Economics - UC Berkeley | M.A. Economics - Boston University | B.A. Economics & Math - Boston University
Danial is a grad student dedicated to experiencing as much of life as he can, and helping any who are looking to do the same.
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Hamidreza
Economist
PhD Econometrics & Quantitative Economics - UC Santa Cruz | B.S. Economics - University of Tehran
Hamidreza is passionate about contributing to the Iranian community and supporting fellow students in economics and finance.
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Helia
Artist
MFA (Art Studio) - UC Davis | B.A. Art Practice - UC Berkeley
Helia is passionate about helping students envision their careers in the arts.
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Nazanin
J.D. Candidate
J.D. - UC Irvine School of Law | B.A. Legal Studies - Tehran Azad University
Nazanin is passionate about using law to empower international and underrepresented students while advancing justice across borders.
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Roya
Contracts Analyst & Administrator
J.D. - California Western School of Law | B.A. International Relations & Affairs - UC Davis
Roya is passionate about helping students navigate law school and discover rewarding, non-traditional legal career pathways.
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Shayda
Sociology PhD Candidate
PhD Sociology - UC Riverside | M.A. Sociology - UC Riverside | B.A. Sociology & Latin American/Latino Studies - UC Santa Cruz
Shayda is passionate about supporting students of her community in their pursuit of higher education and research in the social sciences.
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Yasamin
J.D. Candidate
J.D. - Southwestern Law School | B.A. Economics - UCLA
Yasamin is passionate about helping students apply to and succeed in law school.
If you don’t see a PAL in your field, or aren’t sure which PAL would be the best fit for you to connect with, don’t worry!
Email us at palprogram@iranianamericanstudents.org and we’d be happy to help connect you with the right PAL based on your interests, goals, and area of focus.