Who We Are | Our Team
Our Board
Delfarib Fanaie
Founder & CEO
Ladan Judge
Co-founder, COO
Bobak Cyrus Bakhtiari
Treasurer, Director
Yasamin Shamshiri
Director, CFCO
Sam Alavi
Secretary, Director
Our Advisory Board
Operation Volunteer Team
Our Event & Outreach Volunteer Team
Accounting & Legal Team
Management Team
Delfarib Fanai
Principal Founder, President, CEO
A compassionate humanitarian and advocate of children all over the world, fulfilling her life-long vision to extend a helping hand to the neediest children in the most deprived countries of the world. Delfarib Fanaie, CEO and Principal Founder of Moms Against Poverty in 2008, has over 35 years of experience in the real estate market, currently working as an asset manager for a well known real estate investor in the San Francisco Bay Area.
A compassionate humanitarian and advocate of children all over the world, fulfilling her life-long vision to extend a helping hand to the neediest children in the most deprived countries of the world. Delfarib Fanaie, CEO and Principal Founder of Moms Against Poverty in 2008, has over 35 years of experience in the real estate market, currently working as an asset manager for a well known real estate investor in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Ladan Judge
Co-founder, Vice President, COO
The dream of an equitable world led Ladan to breathe life into MAP, launching its mission and programs with a holistic approach towards breaking the cycle of generational poverty.
She is passionate about empowering underprivileged children with the tools they need to lead purposeful, successful lives beyond their circumstances.
Leading a life of service and philanthropy Ladan has served as the Vice President and COO of MAP since its inception. She holds a Doctorate in Vitalistic Healing and Homeopathic Medicine and a BS in Electrical Engineering.
The dream of an equitable world led Ladan to breathe life into MAP, launching its mission and programs with a holistic approach towards breaking the cycle of generational poverty.
She is passionate about empowering underprivileged children with the tools they need to lead purposeful, successful lives beyond their circumstances.
Leading a life of service and philanthropy Ladan has served as the Vice President and COO of MAP since its inception. She holds a Doctorate in Vitalistic Healing and Homeopathic Medicine and a BS in Electrical Engineering.
Sam Alavi
Development Manager
Sam is currently the Director of Strategic Programs & Initiatives for University Development at UC Davis and has her Master’s degree in higher education leadership and nonprofit management from Stanford University. Her work usually focuses on organizational development and diversity/equity strategic planning. She has been involved in MAP for a number of years and prior to MAP was on the board of a national organization working towards racial and gender justice for almost ten years. She is currently also on the board of Empower Yolo, and nonprofit organization supporting women and children impacted by domestic and sexual violence. In her free time, Sam is involved in political advocacy in order to impact social change at a local, state, and federal policy level.
Sam is currently the Director of Strategic Programs & Initiatives for University Development at UC Davis and has her Master’s degree in higher education leadership and nonprofit management from Stanford University. Her work usually focuses on organizational development and diversity/equity strategic planning. She has been involved in MAP for a number of years and prior to MAP was on the board of a national organization working towards racial and gender justice for almost ten years. She is currently also on the board of Empower Yolo, and nonprofit organization supporting women and children impacted by domestic and sexual violence. In her free time, Sam is involved in political advocacy in order to impact social change at a local, state, and federal policy level.
Bobak Cyrus Bakhtiari
PR & Creative Director
Bakhtiari is honored to be heading PR and Digital Media for MAP. He has been producing MAPs digital media and annual recap narratives since 2008 and is also a Philanthropy Partner. In addition, he is a regional theater actor and entrepreneur, with a past history of work in Mental Health and with court dependent kids. He’s been a Court Appointed Special Advocate since 2003, defending the interests of court dependent foster youth. Bakhtiari can also be seen on TV in a variety of network shows or possibly chasing someone in an Indie film. Bakhtiari owns an offbeat philanthropic car wash with a dinosaur exhibit near SFO: touchfreewash.com. Bakhtiari is also the founder of FuelForChange.org, a CSR, and VRWash.com, (developing immersive content for car wash tunnels). He fervently endorses spontaneous dancing, works to expand his movement vocabulary regularly, and seeks to cultivate and inspire the ever-proliferating treasures of generosity, community, and gratefulness everywhere.
Bakhtiari is honored to be heading PR and Digital Media for MAP. He has been producing MAPs digital media and annual recap narratives since 2008 and is also a Philanthropy Partner. In addition, he is a regional theater actor and entrepreneur, with a past history of work in Mental Health and with court dependent kids. He’s been a Court Appointed Special Advocate since 2003, defending the interests of court dependent foster youth. Bakhtiari can also be seen on TV in a variety of network shows or possibly chasing someone in an Indie film. Bakhtiari owns an offbeat philanthropic car wash with a dinosaur exhibit near SFO: touchfreewash.com. Bakhtiari is also the founder of FuelForChange.org, a CSR, and VRWash.com, (developing immersive content for car wash tunnels). He fervently endorses spontaneous dancing, works to expand his movement vocabulary regularly, and seeks to cultivate and inspire the ever-proliferating treasures of generosity, community, and gratefulness everywhere.
Marjan Javaherian
Sponsorship Manager
Marjan has volunteered for MAP since its inception and is moved and inspired by the passion, hard work of the determination with everyone involved. She is grateful for the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children in need all over the world. Marjan holds an MBA in Marketing and lives in the San Francisco Bay Area
Marjan has volunteered for MAP since its inception and is moved and inspired by the passion, hard work of the determination with everyone involved. She is grateful for the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children in need all over the world. Marjan holds an MBA in Marketing and lives in the San Francisco Bay Area
Larson Holt
Operation & Volunteer Manager
Larson Holt directs MAP’s growing program in Senegal and leads the volunteering program stateside. Larson came to MAP in 2020 from our partner organization Natangué-Sénégal, where he directed fundraising initiatives and special projects in the US since 2016. Larson has been managing volunteers to support Senegal ever since he first visited the country in 2013. Larson is a city planner and has worked with cities around the world to improve transportation systems, support sustainable urban development, and restructure government agencies. Larson holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Public Administration, both from Columbia University. He’s also a private pilot and can be frequently spotted flying a blue-and-white Piper Archer between the towers of the Golden Gate Bridge.
Larson Holt directs MAP’s growing program in Senegal and leads the volunteering program stateside. Larson came to MAP in 2020 from our partner organization Natangué-Sénégal, where he directed fundraising initiatives and special projects in the US since 2016. Larson has been managing volunteers to support Senegal ever since he first visited the country in 2013. Larson is a city planner and has worked with cities around the world to improve transportation systems, support sustainable urban development, and restructure government agencies. Larson holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Public Administration, both from Columbia University. He’s also a private pilot and can be frequently spotted flying a blue-and-white Piper Archer between the towers of the Golden Gate Bridge.
Aida Monfared
Social Media Manager
Aida Monfared is the Marketing/PR Manager at Brand Canyon, a marketing strategy company. Thanks to her earlier work with various broadcasters/producers, she has developed a great passion for marketing and photography. Aida’s life-long passion is giving back to her own community as well as the world at large. This compassion reflects itself in her involvement with charity organizations, whether serving kids in need or animals in need. In the past two years, she has been an active member of the Moms Against Poverty family. Currently, Aida works on her startup company out of Silicon Valley.
Aida Monfared is the Marketing/PR Manager at Brand Canyon, a marketing strategy company. Thanks to her earlier work with various broadcasters/producers, she has developed a great passion for marketing and photography. Aida’s life-long passion is giving back to her own community as well as the world at large. This compassion reflects itself in her involvement with charity organizations, whether serving kids in need or animals in need. In the past two years, she has been an active member of the Moms Against Poverty family. Currently, Aida works on her startup company out of Silicon Valley.
Human Vafaie
Graphic & Publication Manager
Humán was Born in Tehran but moved to Germany at a young age where he studied visual communication and interior architecture in Kassel and Hamburg. Humán has years of experience in architectural design with an expertise in creating a corporate identity for businesses in Europe and the Middle East, as well as corporate visualizations for startups.
Humán has been involved with MAP since early 2017 and has authored MAP’s rebranding. Humán is currently the CEO of Neovana Group which focuses on building residential and commercial projects.
Humán was Born in Tehran but moved to Germany at a young age where he studied visual communication and interior architecture in Kassel and Hamburg. Humán has years of experience in architectural design with an expertise in creating a corporate identity for businesses in Europe and the Middle East, as well as corporate visualizations for startups.
Humán has been involved with MAP since early 2017 and has authored MAP’s rebranding. Humán is currently the CEO of Neovana Group which focuses on building residential and commercial projects.
Ariana Sheikhai
SLAP Program Manager
Student Leaders Against Poverty (SLAP)
Ariana Sheikhai is a UC Berkeley student who is passionate about helping those in need. She is excited and honored to be leading the Student Ambassador Program. She looks forward to getting future generations involved in philanthropy work through MAP. Ariana first heard about MAP’s mission when she was in middle school, through her leadership community service project. She was so inspired by the work that MAP does, that for her birthday in 2018, she brought her friends and family to MAP’s annual gala. Since then, she has been given opportunities to work with MAP, which has allowed her to experience the amazing work that MAP does. She wants to provide the same opportunities to other students through the Student Ambassador Program.
Student Leaders Against Poverty (SLAP)
Ariana Sheikhai is a UC Berkeley student who is passionate about helping those in need. She is excited and honored to be leading the Student Ambassador Program. She looks forward to getting future generations involved in philanthropy work through MAP. Ariana first heard about MAP’s mission when she was in middle school, through her leadership community service project. She was so inspired by the work that MAP does, that for her birthday in 2018, she brought her friends and family to MAP’s annual gala. Since then, she has been given opportunities to work with MAP, which has allowed her to experience the amazing work that MAP does. She wants to provide the same opportunities to other students through the Student Ambassador Program.
Ariana Sheikhai
SLAP Program Manager
Student Leaders Against Poverty (SLAP)
Ariana Sheikhai is a UC Berkeley student who is passionate about helping those in need. She is excited and honored to be leading the Student Ambassador Program. She looks forward to getting future generations involved in philanthropy work through MAP. Ariana first heard about MAP’s mission when she was in middle school, through her leadership community service project. She was so inspired by the work that MAP does, that for her birthday in 2018, she brought her friends and family to MAP’s annual gala. Since then, she has been given opportunities to work with MAP, which has allowed her to experience the amazing work that MAP does. She wants to provide the same opportunities to other students through the Student Ambassador Program.
Student Leaders Against Poverty (SLAP)
Ariana Sheikhai is a UC Berkeley student who is passionate about helping those in need. She is excited and honored to be leading the Student Ambassador Program. She looks forward to getting future generations involved in philanthropy work through MAP. Ariana first heard about MAP’s mission when she was in middle school, through her leadership community service project. She was so inspired by the work that MAP does, that for her birthday in 2018, she brought her friends and family to MAP’s annual gala. Since then, she has been given opportunities to work with MAP, which has allowed her to experience the amazing work that MAP does. She wants to provide the same opportunities to other students through the Student Ambassador Program.
U.S. Team
Iran Team - Nikgaman Jamshid
Dr. Ashkan Taghipour
Iran Country Director
Fatemeh Toghanian
Iran Director of Finance
Samira Safavi
Iran Program Director
Cambodia Team
Samphors Un
Cambodia Country Director
Timon Seibel
Cambodia Program Director
