MENTORSHIP TO INTERNSHIP 37 “My experiences with Laya Khadjavi as a part of IAWF’s Mentorship Program have been invaluable. She has been such a tremendous resource for me and has served as a key contributor to my growth as a professional within my industry. I am extremely thankful and appreciative to the Iranian American Women Foundation for connecting the two of us.” – Shayan Ardalan, Mentee (Los Angeles, CA) “IAWF has been true to its vision: ‘Inspire, Empower and Connect’ Iranian-American women. Under Mariam Khosravani’s leadership, the relentless hard work of her dedicated team and the active involvement of its growing members, the organization has reached important and tangible milestones in bringing the community together in a grassroots way and in effecting positive change in many individual’s lives. IAWF’s mentorship program is one great example, which has cast its net beyond helping Iranian American women students and young professionals. As a proud mentor over the past two years, I have truly enjoyed guiding my mentee in the early and critical stages of his career in finance, and reciprocally have learned so much from him. I am proud of IAWF’s achievements; it is exhilarating to be part of this incredible organization!” – Laya Khadjavi, Mentor (New York, NY)