NIAC and NIAC Action Academies provide fellowships to connect future leaders with different government offices. We provide dedicated trainings, fellowships, and support for Iranian Americans to successfully run for office, work in Congress and federal agencies, manage political campaigns, and organize our community locally for political change. Our Congressional Fellows will work in the halls of Capitol Hill, while our Organizing Fellows will gain first-hand experience in engaging our communities.
Hi John,
I’m delighted to welcome Ariana Amini to the NIAC team as our inaugural Congressional Fellow!
Ariana was compelled to apply to our Congressional Fellowship because of how much she learned and connected with the political advocacy and grassroots work she's done with NIAC in various roles for the past few years. Pursuing this fellowship felt like the natural next step in her personal and professional aspirations, as someone who is passionate about representing the global Iranian community. Ariana wants to fully immerse herself in the world of public service to learn even more.
She will start working in a Congressional office this fall. We know that she’ll make a meaningful impact and learn so much no matter the office. There, she will learn the ins and outs of working on the Hill and get a kickstart to her career in politics.
With the skills she will gain during our fellowship, Ariana hopes to pursue a future career in law to work directly with people of various backgrounds, know and understand their stories, and advocate for their needs and interests to the best of her ability.
We’ll keep you updated on Ariana’s work throughout the fall. We’re thrilled for her and look forward to her professional development!
Donna Farvard National Organizing Director, NIAC
NIAC Action is dedicated to building political power for the Iranian-American community to advance peace & diplomacy, secure equitable immigration policies, and protect the civil rights of all Americans. NIAC, the 501(c)(3) sister organization of NIAC Action, is dedicated to educating & engaging the Iranian-American community in order to further advance these priorities.
