February 2, 2015, Washington, D.C. – The Board of Directors of PAAIA Fund and The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (collectively “PAAIA”) are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Leila Golestaneh Austin as the

January 30, 2015, Washington, D.C. – Senators Mark Kirk (R-IL) and Robert Menendez (D-NJ) recently introduced legislation that would trigger new sanctions against Iran if an agreement is not reached on its nuclear program.  The

January 30, 2015, Washington, D.C. – In October of 2014, the U.S. Census Bureau announced it will test a new Middle Eastern or North African (MENA) ethnic category as part of its mid-decade research for possible inclusion in

January 30, 2014, Washington, D.C. – Like much of the world, Iranian Americans have followed the Iran nuclear negotiations and ensuing developments with great interest. The PAAIA Public Policy Center is pleased to provide a resource page that

January 29, 2015, Washington, D.C. – Councilwoman Anna “Monahemi” Kaplan – representative for the 4th District Town of North Hempstead, New York – has announced her plans to run for re-election in November 2015. Kaplan

January 28, 2015, Washington D.C. – On January 26, 2015, Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) introduced a non-binding resolution supporting the diplomatic efforts between the P5+1 and Iran to reach an agreement that

January 28, 2015, Washington D.C. – Last Wednesday, President Obama met with the wife of imprisoned Iranian American Pastor Saeed Abedini preceding his appearance at Boise State University. During the meeting, President Obama described the

  January 22, 2015, Washington, D.C. – In October of 2014, the U.S. Census Bureau announced it will test a new Middle Eastern or North African (MENA) ethnic category as part of its mid-decade research for possible inclusion

January 16, 2015, Washington, D.C. – Like much of the world, Iranian Americans have followed the Iran nuclear negotiations and ensuing developments with great interest. The PAAIA Public Policy Center is pleased to provide a

January 15, 2015, Washington D.C. – Iranian American Maryam Banikarim was recently highlighted in Fortune Magazine online after accepting the position of Chief Marketing Officer with Hyatt Hotels. Born in Iran, Banikarim has lived and

  January 15, 2015, Washington, D.C. – Jason Rezaian, an Iranian American journalist who has been detained in Iran since July 2014, is reported to have been indicted this week, and will stand trial for crimes

January 14, 2015, Washington, D.C. – PAAIA is pleased to announce that Collin Anderson, Computer Scientist and Independent Researcher on Internet Freedom, Andy Halataei, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs for the Information Technology Industry

January 7, 2015, Washington, D.C. – In October of 2014, the U.S. Census Bureau announced it will test a new Middle Eastern or North African (MENA) ethnic category as part of its mid-decade research for

UPDATE:  According to media reports Amir Hekmati has temporarily suspended his hunger strike after authorities in Iran have agreed to re-examine his case.  “Amir and the Hekmati family deeply appreciate all of those who have joined

December 19, 2014, Washington, D.C. – Iranian American Shabnam Rezaei was recently featured in Forbes online magazine for her entrepreneurial vision in creating educational entertainment for bilingual children. Despite challenges, Rezaei’s passion and drive have