ABOUT THE FOUNDATION 5 Since its inception in Orange County, California, IAWF has empowered, inspired and connected thousands of women both nationally and globally. It has served as a home away from home; a community that celebrates creative, innovative, tenacious, and competitive women who are problem solvers and a force for the greater good. The organization has hosted sold-out conferences in Orange County, San Francisco and Beverly Hills, California; New York, New York; and Washington, D.C. over the past three years. By offering a platform for open dialogue, IAWF creates lasting connections, inspires women to follow their dreams, empowers Iranian American women to achieve their highest potential, and contributes to the very heart of the American dream. With more than 3,000 members nationwide, the organization showcases the diversity of America, celebrates the confluence of American fabric and Iranian heritage, and propels women forward by helping them develop dynamic professional and leadership skills.