IAPAC Trustee Hosts Fundraising Event for Congressman Christopher Shays

Greenwich, CT - On Friday, April 25th, IAPAC Trustee Sassan Ghahramani held a fundraising reception for Congressman Christopher Shays (R-CT) at his home in Greenwich, Connecticut. A leader among centrist Republicans, Congressman Shays is an advocate of socially moderate ... Read More

Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans Launches Nationwide

The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), a national grassroots membership organization dedicated to building an inclusive and representative voice in the public and political arena for up to a million Iranian Americans launches on Monday, April 28. Iranian ... Read More

Iranian American Seeks Congressional Seat in New York

Washington, D.C. - “I’m running for Congress to Renew America’s Promise to our children and our seniors, to our taxpayers and our working families, to our soldiers serving abroad and those veterans here at home.” These were the words ... Read More

Running to Win – Iranian American Sets Her Sights on City Council Seat in Carlsbad, California

Washington, D.C. - Farrah Douglas, a prominent Iranian American businesswoman and community activist, is currently a candidate for the city council of Carlsbad, California. Douglas is seeking the seat currently occupied by Julie Nygaard. Nygaard was appointed to the ... Read More

IAPAC Hosts Northern California Nowruz Celebration

San Francisco, CA - IAPAC’s 2008 Northern California Nowruz Celebration, “Honoring the Accomplishments of Iranian Americans,” was a night of high spirits, passionate speeches, community cohesion, and appreciation for the outstanding individuals who represent Iranian Americans in their everyday work. ... Read More

Goli Ameri Sworn in as Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs

Goli Ameri was sworn in today as Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs. She was nominated by the White House on November 15, 2007. In 2004, she was appointed by President George W. Bush as one of three ... Read More