PAAIA proudly congratulates Board Member Pouria Abbassi on being selected to receive an Ellis Island Medal of Honor!  The Ellis Island Medal of Honor, first awarded by the Ellis Island Honor Society in 1986, was

For Immediate Release Contact: Aman Ardalan Email:  aman@paaia.org Phone: (202) 828-8370  Washington, DC – Today, the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) issued the following statement in response to news that Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares has

Washington, DC – The Iranian American Political Action Committee (IAPAC), the connected PAC of the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), today announces its endorsement of Sharona Nazarian for Beverly Hills City Council!  Sharona

Washington, DC – The Iranian American Political Action Committee (IAPAC), the connected PAC of the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), today proudly announces its endorsement of Darya Farivar for Washington State Legislature!  Darya

Happy Earth Day! Today is a day which honors and stands up for the protection of our planet’s environment. On this day, we recognize that climate change is a real crisis affecting all of humanity,

Washington, DC – The Iranian American Political Action Committee (IAPAC), the connected PAC of the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), today announces its endorsement of Shervin Aazami for Congress.  Shervin Aazami (D-CA) is

Washington, DC – The Iranian American Political Action Committee (IAPAC), the connected PAC of the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), today proudly announces its endorsement of Stephanie Bice for re-election to Congress.  Congresswoman

For Immediate Release Contact: Aman Ardalan Email:  aman@paaia.org Phone: (202) 828-8370  Washington, DC – The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), together with the Iranian American Bar Association and PARS Equality Center, sent a letter to President Biden on March 11th

For Immediate Release Contact: Aman Ardalan Email:  aman@paaia.org Phone: (202) 828-8370  Washington, DC – Today, the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) issued the following statement in response to comments made by Senator Jim Risch, who is the Ranking Member of

PAAIA’s 2021 Annual Report highlights the significant work the organization undertook in 2021 to advocate for and civically organize Iranian Americans. 

IAPAC announces endorsement of Shebreh Kalantari-Johnson for Santa Cruz, CA County Supervisor

Hanna Ahmaripour interned with Senator Blumenthal during Fall 2021. She is a graduate student at American University where she pursues a Master’s degree in Public Administration & Policy.

Daniel Khoshkepazi interned with Senator Chris Van Hollen during Fall 2021. He also serves as the President of the Student Government Association at the University of Baltimore.