The Volunteer Board of Pars Place
Ms. Roshan Ardalan Alavi
Treasurer
Ms. Roshan Ardalan Alavi has built a very successful career in the mortgage lending profession while also managing a household and family. She was born in California and spent most of her youth in Iran, returning to the USA in 1980. Roshan and her husband, Hamid, have raised two amazing sons who are very proud of their Iranian heritage.
Roshan attended George Mason University in Fairfax, VA, graduating in 1987, with a BS in Public Administration. She has enjoyed over 30 years of hands-on mortgage lending, operations and management experience.
She is currently Senior Vice President of Operations at First Heritage Mortgage LLC, in Fairfax Virginia.
Ms. Bahar Alsharif
Director
Ms. Bahar Alsharif spent 31 years at the World Bank Group's private arm, the International Finance Corporation, focusing on treasury operations and portfolio management. Until 2016, Bahar served as IFC's Deputy Treasurer in London, overseeing Treasury's global expansion. Prior to her move to London, Bahar was in charge of Cash Management Desk, managing a quarter of IFC's $40 billion liquid asset portfolio in short term investments. Since retiring , Bahar has enjoyed learning French, improving her tennis skills, and engaging with her local community. Until 2019, she served as the COO of Project Turquoise, a non-profit working to empower families. She continues to mentor the next generation of women leaders in the global finance industry.
Mr. Farhang (Fred) Aryan
Director
Mr. Farhang (Fred) Aryan born in Iran, Fred moved to the United States when he was 16 years old. He completed his BS degree in Electrical Engineering at the
University of Maryland Engineering School. Shortly after graduating Fred and a couple of his friends started a small parcel delivery business and successfully grew the business to be the largest parcel delivery company on the East Coast. He is on the board of few non-profit organizations and is a firm believer in giving back to his community especially to the Iranian American community which is part of his heritage. In his spare time he loves to take part in triathlon races and has completed few Marathon and triathlon events.
Ms. Mojdeh Bahar
Chair
Ms. Mojdeh Bahar is a patent attorney and technology transfer professional in the public sector and is the recipient of numerous professional awards. She is also a certified mediator. She earned her Juris Doctor degree from the University Of
Maryland School of Law where she concentrated in Health Law, holds a Master of Arts degree from New York University and a Bachelor of Science degree with Honors in Chemistry and French from Dickinson College.
She is passionate about Persian language, literature and culture and hopes to pass this love on to the next generation of Iranian Americans.
She lives in Maryland with her daughter, Tina.
Dr. Amir Golalipour
Director
Dr. Amir Golalipour was born in Mashhad, Iran in 1987. At the age of 18, he was accepted into the College of Civil Engineering, at University of Tehran. He was also elected as a representative of the Civil Engineering Student Association, which continued for three years. In spring 2010, he graduated with a BA in Civil Engineering and moved to the United States in summer of 2010 to pursue his Master and PhD in Civil Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He served as the vice-president and president of Persian Student Society (PSS) at University of Wisconsin during his graduate school. He graduated with doctorate degree in 2013. He shares a lot of passion for producing art works that he is involved with Radio Iranshahr and Quartet Studios in producing podcasts, short movies, theater programs and etc..
Ms. Bita Golshan Lotfi
Secretary
Ms. Bita Golshan Lotfi earned her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Dayton in 1998. Ms. Lotfi is a member of the Bar Association in the states of Illinois and District of Columbia, and is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). Ms. Lotfi serves on a committee that organized a “Shabeh Yalda” event that attracted 600 attendees!! She regularly conducts Nowruz celebrations at local elementary schools, organizes and supports Iranian dance classes for children in the Northern Virginia area. Ms. Lotfi is committed to sharing the rich and deep Iranian culture with non-native Iranians through such programs.
Mr. Hossein Noshirvani
Director
Hossein Noshirvani has been on the Board of IACC since December 2013. Hossein is a 20-year technology executive and entrepreneur . He is currently the CEO of Meddbase(www.meddbase.com), a company that provides SaaS EHR to hospitals and large medical practices. He lives in Potomac, MD with his wife and son. As a father who wants to pass on the traditions and language of Iran to his children, being involved with the IACC is a unique opportunity to maintain the heritage for his family.
Sheila Matini
Director
Sheila Matini Sheila Matini is a highly accomplished professional with a diverse background and a passion for community development. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Economics from Tufts University, Massachusetts.
With over 30 years of experience, Sheila has proven herself to be a dynamic and motivated individual. She possesses excellent communication skills and has consistently achieved all business objectives throughout her career. Sheila's expertise lies in successfully launching businesses and effectively managing large teams, having overseen over 200 employees.
In addition to her professional achievements, Sheila is deeply committed to giving back to her community and is a firm believer in the importance of community development. She has actively participated in several nonprofit organizations and has contributed to her children's schools and colleges in various capacities, including serving as a board member, fundraiser, volunteer, and event planner. She has successfully organized a wide range of events throughout her working career and motherhood, including charity galas, and community festivals.
Sheila's Iranian heritage holds significant meaning to her, and she embraces it as an integral part of her identity. She cherishes her cultural roots and actively promotes the rich traditions and values of her heritage.
Dr. Forough Parvizian-Yazdani
Director
Dr. Forough Parvizian-Yazdani is a graduate of George Washington University and received her Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs. Dr. Yazdani went on to Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery where she earned a DDS degree. Dr. Yazdani has a private practice in Vienna, VA and is an active member of the Metro Washington DC Iranian-American community, often hosting events at her home. She served on the Smithsonian’s Nowruz Organizing Committee in 2008 & 2009. She also served on the Board of NIAC (National Iranian-American Council). She actively promotes civic participation in the Iranian-American community through hosting fundraisers for political candidates. With Ms. Gazelle Hashemian, Dr. Yazdani co-founded Project Turquoise/Relief International, a community-based initiative to empower women, children and families affected by conflict.
