Perisan Alumni Leaders Program
Building meaningful connections between Iranian students, alumni, and professionals across California.
The Persian Alumni Leaders (PAL) Program was created to foster mentorship, professional development, and community through conversations, shared experiences, and intergenerational connection.
PAL Connect
Connect one-on-one with a PAL for mentorship, guidance, and career-related conversations tailored to your interests and goals. Learn More!
Trail of Lights
Attend virtual conversations featuring Iranian professionals sharing their experiences, insights, and career journeys across various industries. Learn More!
Community Circle
Join in-person networking and discussion events designed to bring students, alumni, and professionals together in a welcoming community environment. Learn More!
About the Program
The Persian Alumni Leaders (PAL) Program connects Iranian students and recent graduates with established alumni and professionals across a wide range of industries and backgrounds.
Through mentorship opportunities, speaker events, and community gatherings, PAL creates space for students to gain insight, ask questions, build relationships, and learn from professionals who are passionate about giving back to the community.
Whether students are exploring career paths, seeking guidance, or hoping to expand their professional network, the PAL Program is designed to help foster those connections.
Who PAL Is For
The PAL Program is designed for:
Undergraduate students
Graduate students
Recent graduates
Young professionals exploring career growth
Alumni looking to give back to the community
Whether you’re searching for mentorship, professional guidance, industry insight, or meaningful community, PAL is open to students and alumni across all backgrounds and career stages.
Why PAL Matters
The PAL Program is rooted in the belief that strong communities are built through connection, mentorship, and shared experience.
By creating opportunities for students and alumni to engage with one another, PAL helps strengthen relationships across generations while building a network grounded in support, collaboration, and community.
What makes PAL impactful is the shared commitment to supporting one another and strengthening connections within the Iranian community.
Looking to Connect?
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.organd we’d be happy to help connect you with the right PAL based on your interests and goals.
