Hamid Akbari Ph.D. Esteemed member of community

Dr. Hamid Akbari has served in many executive positions including Dean of College of Business at Winona State University and School of Business at Carroll University. He has also served on many community boards, including as the Chair of the Board of Directors of Winona Community Foundation. Dr. Akbari received his Ph.D. in Business…

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Babak Azizzadeh, A facial plastic & reconstructive surgeon,philanthropist

Babak Azizzadeh, MD, FACS,is an American facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon. He is the founder and president of the FPBPF (Facial Paralysis & Bells Palsy Foundation), a non-profit organization committed to the treatment of individuals with facial nerve paralysis and Bell’s palsy. Dr. Azizzadeh is co-director of the facial plastic and reconstructive surgery fellowship…

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Dr.Parmis Khatibi,An Esteemed member of community

Dr.Parmis Khatibi. A daughter of educators, Parmis was exposed to and embraced science early. Teaching and treating the underserved is also in her DNA. She spends her days with patients fighting opioid addiction and other life-threatening diseases. Away from the clinic, she’s fighting stereotypes and lifting up young women. Dr….

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Elahe Amani , A renowned gender, peace, and human rights activist

Elahe Amani is a renowned gender, peace, and human rights activist with over three decades of experience. She has served California State University System in various capacities, including Director of Student and Academic Technology Services, Lecturer in Women’s Studies Program, and Deputy Director of Title IX. Elahe has been a…

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