Programs
Student Summit
IAAB's Student Summit is an annual leadership summit for Iranian American university student leaders. Summit participants strengthen their leadership skills through workshops and discussions led by industry experts and professionals from various fields. The Student Summit also creates an inclusive network through which student leaders build a deeper sense of community and understanding of leadership as practice.
Through the Summit, participants become a part of a national alliance of national Iranian student organizations. Throughout the year, members continue to foster relationships, develop forms of collaboration as student leaders, and organize joint local, regional, and national programs.
Workshops and panels consist of, but are not limited to, leadership development, effective communication skills, coalition building, exploration of identities, and community organizing.
Student Summit has been held at Wellesley College, George Washington University, and the University of California Center (Washington, DC).
Camp Ayandeh
Welcome to Camp Ayandeh! IAAB is thrilled that our flaghship program, Camp Ayandeh, is going into its 7th year. Camp Ayandeh is IAAB’s annual Iranian-American leadership camp for high school students through rising college freshmen.
Camp Ayandeh 2012 will be held in Los Angeles, CA at Whittier College from July 3rd to the 11th. Save the date and click here for the applications.
International Conferences on the Iranian Diaspora
IAAB's International Conferences on the Iranian Diaspora create an innovative forum for academics, graduate students, journalists, artists, and community leaders to discuss the development, challenges, and needs of our global community. The first such program of its kind, presenters at previous conferences have joined us from Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, bringing a truly global perspective to these important conversations. The 5th International Conference on the Iranian Diaspora will take place in Univeresity of California, Los Angeles, October 13-14, 2012. Please click here for more information on our upcoming conference.
Topics have included:
- Identity formation in the 2nd generation
- Persian language acquisition in the 2nd generation
- Media representation of Iran and its diaspora
- Writers of the Iranian diaspora
- Gender and sexuality
- Domestic violence in the diaspora
- Civil liberties violations post-9/11
Leadership in Action Fellowship Program
The LIA Fellowship program offers young leaders the opportunity to create and implement a program that will directly benefit a specific segment of the Iranian diaspora community on a local, regional, or national level. Fields of interest include but are not limited to: education, culture, community organizing, law, health and sciences, and the arts.
IAAB’s Leadership in Action Fellowship, inspires, engages, and connects emerging leaders with a unique public service opportunity. The Fellowship recognizes the strong commitment to public service and allows Fellows to create and implement a program that will directly benefit the Iranian diaspora community. By engaging students and young professionals, IAAB will mentor and cultivate the next generation of leaders within the Iranian diaspora community who are committed to public service. LIA Fellows receive a small stipend and training while under the supervision of IAAB staff.