Persian Alumni Leaders (PALs)

Cohort of dedicated alumni supporting students


  • Saghi

    Clinical Research Scientist

    Education: PhD, Mechanical Engineering, UC Berkeley

    Helps with getting into grad school and exploring different career paths after grad school

  • Arman

    PhD Candidate

    Education: PhD, Biophysics, UC Berkeley

    Helps with career planning and grad school application in STEM

  • Zohreh

    Senior Optical Engineer

    Education: PhD, System Design Engineering, University of Waterloo

  • Helia

    Artist

    Education: Master of Fine Arts, UC Davis

    Passionate about art education and helping students envision their careers in the arts


  • Kiarash

    PhD Candidate

    Education: PhD, Cancer Biology, Stanford University

    Passionate about mentoring aspiring scientists and guiding students toward success in top PhD and research programs in biomedical sciences

  • Karin

    PhD/DDS Candidate

    Education: BS, Cell and Development BIology, UC Berkeley

    Passionate about helping students with graduate or dental school application


  • Farzad

    Product Manager

    Education: MBA, UC Berkeley | Electrical Engineering, UT Austin

  • Niki

    Product Manager

    Education: MBA, UC Berkeley

  • Ehsan

    MBA Candidate

    Education: MBA, Stanford University

    Passionate about empowering students pursue their passion, primarily in technology, entrepreneurship and investing

  • Ramin

    Engineer

    Education: MS, Wireless Embedded Systems

    Passionate about helping students prepare for engineering career in the tech industry and pursue grad school

  • Mahan

    Research Scientist

    Education: PhD, Industrial Engineering, UC Berkeley | BS, Electrical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology

    Passionate about helping students connect with industry professionals and gain valuable insights to navigate their career paths

  • Soheil

    Member of Technical Staff

    Education: BS, Software Engineering & Cognitive Science, University of Waterloo

    Passioante about any and all things AI, tech, & Silicon Valley