EDUCATION
Annenberg School of Communications
University of Southern California -
Los Angeles, California
MA, Communications Management,
1980-1981
University of Tehran - Tehran, Iran
BA, French literature, 1968-1972
EXPERIENCE
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MEDIA
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Producer, writer, and host, Radio
Iran KIRN 670AM – Los Angeles, California, since
2006
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Co-producer, writer, and talk-show
host, Yaran Satellite Radio - Woodland Hills,
California, 2003-2004
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Writer, producer, and host, Jaam-e-Jam
Television- Encino, California, since 1998
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Co-producer, writer, and talk-show
host, Omid-e Iran Radio and Television - Redondo
Beach, California, 1982-1990
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Editor-in-Chief, Shofar
Monthly Magazine - Los Angeles, California,
1981-1983
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Television producer, director, and
talk-show host, National Iranian Radio & Television
(NIRT), Tehran, Iran 1972-1978
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News editor and columnist, Kayhan
Evening Newspaper, Tehran - Iran, 1971-1978
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Special intern in journalism,
Elle Magazine, Paris – France, 1968
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Correspondent reporter, special
events reporter & columnist, Zan-e-ruz Weekly
Magazine, Tehran-Iran, 1964-1971
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EVENT ORGANIZATION
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Master of Ceremonies, Special Events
Organizer, National Seminars & Conferences Organizer
since 1964
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Center for Iranian Jewish Oral
History, annual conference, event chair, Los
Angeles, CA, since 1995
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Encyclopaedia Iranica Fundraising Gala,
master of ceremony, member of organizing committee,
Long Island, NY, 2004
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Encyclopaedia Iranica Fundraising Gala,
master of ceremony, event co-chair, Beverly Hills,
CA, 2002
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Iranian Women’s Studies Foundation,
annual conference, event co chair, from 1989 to 1995
PUBLICATIONS
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BOOKS
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Sha’baan Ja’fari
-2002
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The History of Contemporary Iranian Jews,
Vol. 4, (Co-Ed.) – 2000
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The History of Contemporary Iranian Jews,
Vol. 3, (Co-Ed.) – 1999
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The History of Contemporary Iranian Jews,
Vol. 2, (Co-Ed.) – 1998
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The History of Contemporary Iranian Jews,
Vol. 1, (Co-Ed.) – 1997
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Women, Sexuality and Islam
(Ed.) – 1996
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Women and Politics In Contemporary Iran
(Ed.) – 1995
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Women and Family in Iran and Abroad
(Ed.) – 1994
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Iranian Women’s Image in Iranian Culture
(Ed.) – 1993
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Iranian Women, Researches and Arts
(Ed.) - 1993
·
In
the Back Alleys of Exile,
2 volumes - 1993
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Book of Now Ruz,
Vol. 2 - 1989
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Book of Now Ruz,
Vol. 1 - 1988
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Translation of Albert Camus' book
Jonas ou l'Artiste au Travail to Persian - 1972
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ARTICLES (Selected)
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“In exile at Home,” in The Flying
camel: Essays on Identity by Women of North African
and Middle Eastern Jewish Heritage. Ed. Loolwa
Khazzoom, Seal Press: 2003, pp. 123-130.
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“Esther or Vashti: That is the
Question,” in Medusa Magazine, ed. Azar
Majedi, London: 2000
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“Iranian Jews: Tenants or Land Lord?”
in Par Magazine, Issue #155, Washington, DC:
December 1998
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“From Esther to Esther, A play,” in
The History of
Contemporary Iranian Jews,
Vol. 1, ed. Homa Sarshar Los Angeles: 1997 pp. 3-29
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“Between Two Worlds: Lost Identity,”
Payman, Magazine Issue#. 4,
Los Angeles, California: 1995
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“Iranian women and Media in Exile,”
in
Nimeye-Digar,
ed. Afsaneh Najmabadi Cambridge: Volume 14 Spring
1991 pp. 220-224
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“Mina and Iguana,” in
Nimeye-Digar,
Iranian Women in Exile,
ed. Afsaneh Najmabadi Volume 12/13 Fall 1990 pp.
5-23
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“In the Back Alleys of Exile,” in
Nimeye-Digar,
Experience of Revolution,
ed. Afsaneh Najmabadi Volume 11 Spring 1990 pp.
63-68
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“Mahshid Amirshahy As I Know Her,”
in Forough
Magazine, Issue # 4, Fall 1990
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LECTURES (Selected)
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“Iranians in Exile: An overview,”
Iranian Society, Paris, France September 2003
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“History of Iranian Media From the
Constitutional Revolution to the Islamic
Revolution,” the Academy of Iranian Physician,
Glendale, California, November 2000
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“Get: The Jewish Injustice,” Eretz
Cultural Center, Tarzana, CA, September 2000
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“Esther or Vashti: That is the
Question,” the Second International Medusa
Conference, Köln, Germany June 2000
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“Iranian Students: The Islamic
Regime’s Achille’s Heel,” Anti Islamic Republic
Demonstration and Hunger strike, at the Federal
Building, Los Angeles, California 2000
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“Parvaneh & Dariush Forouhar: We
Killed Them, Too,”
lecture presented
at their memorial in Los Angeles, California,
November 1998
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“Another Birth in Another World,” the
Association of Iranian Professionals, San Francisco,
CA June 1998
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“Iranian Women and Music: Fourteen
Centuries of Silence,” the Iranian Women’s Studies
Foundation, fifth annual UCLA, California 1994
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“Women and Democracy in Iran Today,”
the University of Toronto, Canada 1994
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“Homa Darabi: Why An Iranian Woman
Would Set Herself on Fire,” H. Darabi memorial
service, Los Angeles, California 1994
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“New World Order,” Rancho Park Rotary
Los Angeles, California 1993
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“Fereydoon Farrokhzad: Neither the
First Victim Nor the Last,” F. Farrokhzad memorial
service, Los Angeles, California 1992
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“Historical Profile of Women From
Iran,” Status of Middle Eastern & Asian/Pacific
Islander Women, first Annual Conference, University
of California in Los Angeles, 1991
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“Iranian Immigrants Ten Years After
the Revolution: An Essay,” Nessah Cultural Center,
Beverly Hills, California, 1989
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“Iranian Women in the Work Force,”
field research conducted for Kayhan Institute -
Tehran, Iran, 1975
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“Birth Control in Low-Income
Families: A National Campaign,” field research
conducted for Iranian Women's Organization and
Zan-e-Ruz - Tehran, Iran, 1969
PRODUCTIONS
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Book on tape: In the Back Alleys
of Exile - 1993
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Series of video documentaries on
exiled Iranian writers, poets, artists and
dissidents, and related subjects:
–
Nader Naderpour: Poet (20 minutes)
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Mahshid Amirshahy: Writer (20
minutes)
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Nasser Ovissi: Painter (20 minutes)
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Samineh Baghchehban: Teacher (20
minutes)
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Simin Behbahani: Poet (20 minutes)
–
Iran
Daroudi: Painter (20 minutes)
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Moniroo Ravanipour: Novelist (20
minutes)
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Jalali Sussan-Abadi: Miniaturist (20
minutes)
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Faranguis Yeganegi: Activist (20
minutes)
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Malak Nafisi: Philanthropist (20
minutes)
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Bersabeh Hovsepian: Educator (20
minutes)
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Morteza Khan Neydavood: Master
Musician (20 minutes)
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Soleiman Haim: Lexicographer (20
minutes)
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Moshfegh Hamedani: Translator &
Journalist (20 minutes)
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Youna Dardashti: Vocalist (15
minutes)
–
Hakham Yedidia Shofet: Iran’s Chief
Rabbi (50 minutes)
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Habib Levi: Historian (20 minutes)
–
Moshe Katsav: The President (18
minutes)
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Jamshid Kashfi: The Majles
Representative (30 minutes)
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Esther’s Children (50 minutes)
–
Jewish Monuments in Iran (33 minutes)
–
A Jewish Retirement Home in Iran (15
minutes)
HONORS AND AWARDS:
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“Lifetime Achievement Award,” B’Nai
Brith, Los Angeles, CA 2005
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“Journalism Award,” Encyclopaedia
Iranica Foundation, Miami, Florida 2003
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“Certificate of Recognition,”
World Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, California
2002
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“Outstanding Contribution & Services
to Entertainment, Arts and News Media,” Network of
Iranian-American Professionals (NIPOC), Orange
County, California 1999
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“Outstanding Journalistic
Contributions Award,” Magbit Foundation, Los
Angeles, California 1996
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“Commendation for Community Affairs
Services” County of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
1996
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“The 14th America-Israel
Friendship Media Award” B’Nai Zion Western Region,
Beverly Hills, CA 1996
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Honoree, “Women and the United
Nations: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow,” Women in
Conversation about the UN, San Francisco,
California, 1995
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“SEPAS Award - Lifetime Achievement
in Journalism,’ Los Angeles, California, 1994
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“Woman of the Year,” Iranian Jewish
Women's Organization Los Angeles, California 1991
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“Medal in Recognition & Appreciation
for Contribution to the Games of the XXIII rd
Olympiad” Los Angeles, California, 1984
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“Research Assistance,” University of
Southern California, 1981
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“Grant and Scholarship,” University
of Tehran, 1972-1973
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“Award for the Best Coverage of the
25th Centennial of the Iranian Kingdom,”
Zan-e-Ruz Magazine - Tehran, Iran, 1971
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“Medal for Special Achievement in
Women's Rights,” Iranian Women's Organization -
Tehran, Iran, 1969
