About PAWC
Since 2011

The Power of Purpose

Our History

Persian American Women’s Conference (PAWC) is a nonprofit solely volunteer-based organization in Los Angeles. PAWC focuses on providing a collaborative forum, through which we explore, inspire, and unconditionally support all women. Learning to find our voice as a group has been impactful a journey that we have embarked upon not too long ago. We are proud to have empowered many young women by providing them with academic scholarships, internships, and mentorships. Our supportive networks address challenges faced by women of all ages and all walks of life, enabling them to start a new chapter in their lives. Our annual conferences are highly populated; as we center on exemplifying female leaders and public figures who have shattered long-standing barriers.

 

What Drives Us

Our Mission

PAWC is a nonprofit, volunteer-based organization with the mission to inspire, empower, and provide unconditional support to women. We believe working toward this betterment will establish a virtuous cycle that will mend the community at large, not just its women.

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VOlUNTEER-BASED ORGANIZATION
100% of our net proceeds are donated to worldwide charities benefiting women and children
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Caudwell Children

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Napali Girls

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The Foundation for Iranian studies

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Emergency fund at IAJF

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PAWC Scholarship Fund at JVS

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Acumen

Board of Directors

Kathy Afshani

Caroline Delijani

Dorita Delijani

Mariam Emrani

Susan Eshaghian

Elenor Gabay

Shiva Golshani

Mojgan Hakimi

Forouzan Khalili

Haleh Kohan

Fariba Nourafshan

Farnaz Yashar

Nazy Zarabi

Board of Advisors

Jinoos Aryeh

Susan AzizZadeh

Elahe Borokhim

Vida Halavi

Shahla Javdan

Eleanore Moreh

Bita Nemadi

Sharona Novinbakht

Violet Sassooni