our mission
Preserving and following the Iranian culture and tradition
Creating a lasting bond between the AIPA and other organizations who are taking the same course to maintain their tradition , art and language.
Assisting Iranian by providing help in areas of job hunting, school, scholarship , financial.
Establishing Persian ( FARSI) classes in language, literature and art.
Encouraging Iranian students to continue their higher education through advising.
Celebrating Iranian national holidays.
Supporting other organizations with similar goals and purposes.
Providing better understanding and cooperation between Iranian living in Austin and surrounding.
AIPA aspires to be leading in developing programs such as
1) Providing a space and forum for regular meetings and gatherings where Iranian-American individuals and organizations in Austin and Surrounding communities can voice their ideas and concerns.
2) Providing a space and hosting events and programs designed to promote understanding of Iranian culture, traditions and heritage.
3) Providing a space for recreational activities and events that create positive change in youth, families, and communities.
CAUSE & VISSION
Great People. Amazing Events. Beautiful Life.
What AIPA Can Do For You
Austin Iranian professionals Association (AIPA) is a cultural nonprofit organization and does not affiliate with any political or religious groups.
AIPA is an entity witch respects the freedom of speech and ideology of every individual
cultural programs
we want to interduce our Iranian culture
events
We have events to get together every month
donate
You can donate with us
Languages classes
We provide language classes for new comers
photography tours
Every other month we have tours
interfuse your business
Introduce your businesses to the other Iranian
Meet Our Board Of Directors
Mahnaz Varasteh, who immigrated from Iran to the United States almost 25 years ago, has devoted her time since 2016 to fostering connections and preserving cultural heritage. Recognizing the importance of community for her two children—a daughter and a son—she passionately committed herself to the Austin Iranian Professionals Association (AIPA). Her mission is clear: to create a vibrant community where not only the current population but future generations can thrive, remembering and cherishing their cultural roots.
Bijan Afkhami
Bijan Afkami, an Iranian-American, is the founder and president of Bijan International, a corporate training and coaching firm dedicated to creating extraordinary performance improvement in individuals and organizations.
Bijan has enhanced the productivity of many organizations. His “Coaching for Greatness” program is attended by leaders of Fortune 100 companies. More than 3,000 “Motorolans” and 5000 “IBMers” have benefited from his training.
Bijan is author of the book : “THE 1% SOLUTION; LEADERSHIP THROUGH ACTION”.
Faride Babazade
I have been 40 years in this country and my education is in business and chemistry I work 25 year in health department as chemist and I was member of America women society and member of democratic company in Hillary Clinton and Obama I was member of first Iranian and American society in Austin in cultural and art also I have active in American and Iranian women association now I am member of AIPA organization which our mission is help our people to enter to this country give them best service to help them come as good citizens in this society also make the other to recognize our culture and music and our arts hope our organization be effective to make this world better place to live
