PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS 34 PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS: LIFE ACADEMY Youth Seminar After the success of our annual women’s leadership con- ferences, members in our community asked to have a con- ference tailored to Iranian American youth with a focus on professional and personal development. In partnership with the Center for Learning, IAWF launched its first annual Youth Leadership Conference, Life Academy, on July 18-20, 2014. This three day conference featured panel and workshop dis- cussions focusing on leadership, personal, and career growth for our youth. Following the conference, each participant was assigned a mentor who continued to guide the partic- ipant professionally for one year. We truly believe that the best way to give back to our community is to provide the framework and knowledge for a positive career path. IAWF extends our sincerest gratitude to Dr. Shireen Ansari and the Center for Learning for their contributions to the success of the program.