About Us
Treasuring a Language & Celebrating a Culture
Since 2007
A registered 501(C)(3) not-for-profit organization, Chicago Persian School offers in-person and online Persian language and art classes to interested children and adults, regardless of their race, religion, nationality, or ethnic background. Chicago Persian School is a non-religious, non-political community organization that strives to create an inclusive learning environment for its diverse students' interests and needs. Our highly qualified teachers aim to create a rich and engaging learning experience for students by using innovative teaching methods and a holistic curriculum that is developed based on modern language acquisition research.
Mission & Vission
Our mission is to preserve and promote the Persian language and culture by providing accessible, inclusive, and high-quality educational opportunities, creating relevant learning tools, and forging community partnerships.
Upholding Persian Language and Culture
Developing Educational Resources
Forging Community Partnership
Board of Directors
The affairs of the school are managed by its Board of Directors. The Board of Directors' primary duties includes the setting of general institutional policies & procedures, strategic planning, assessment of the school’s effectiveness in implementing its mission, and ensuring the school’s financial sustainability. Members of the Board do not receive any stated salaries for their services.
Meet The Leadership Team
Shadi Ashani
Board Member
Since 9/2021
R&D Manager Sound & Vision
Wolfram Research
M.S. Computer Science
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Houshang Darabi
Board member
Since 8/2016
Professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering
The University of Illinois at Chicago
Ph.D. Industrial Engineering
Rutgers University
M.S. Industrial Engineering
Sharif University of Technology
Shahin Ghaheri
Board member
Since 6/2019
Production Manager
Midwest Service Center
M.S. Project Management
Northwestern University
M.S. Energy Engineering
Azad University
Soraya Kendy
Board Member
& Treasurer
Since 10/2007
Account Payable Specialist
Berry Global, Inc.
M.S. Economics
Western Illinois University
M.S. Business/Managerial Economics
Western Illinois University
Negar Mansourian-Hadavi
Chair of the Board
& Principal
Since 10/2007
Project Management for the Student Success Initiatives, Director
The University of Illinois at Chicago
Ph.D. in Material Science and Engineering
Northwestern University
M.S. Project Management
Northwestern University
Shiva Mohsenzadeh
Board member
Since 8/2017
J.D. Doctor of Law
University of Huston Law Center
Past Board Members
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Ladan Saied (1/2016-10/2019)
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Mansour Razminia (1/2016-6/2017)
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Gilda Amini (10/2008-9/2016)
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Mojgan Sorouri (6/2013-8/2016)
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Reza Sanai (8/2012-1/2016)
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Azam Roohani (1/2008-8/2012)
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Farah Hashemi (10/2007-8/2012)
Meet The Administrative Team
Afsaneh Haddadian
Operations Management
University of Washington
Instructor
Ph.D. International Studies
University of Washington
M.A. Political Science
Wright State University
Soudeh Mansourian
Fundraising Coordinator
Managing Director of HR Services
United Airlines
MBA
DePaul University
M.A. Management
Azad University
Shirin Vossoughi
Community Partnership
Assistant Professor, Learning Sciences
Northwestern University
Post-doctoral Fellowship
Stanford University & Exploratorium
Ph.D. Education
UCLA
Ed. M. Education
UCLA
Elnaz Zargham Koranlou
UX/UI Designer
Freelance User Experience and User Interface Designer
M.S. in Real Estate Development
University at Buffalo (SUNY)
Master of Science in Project and Construction Management
Shahid Beheshti University
B.S. in Architecture
Shahid Beheshti University