Board of Advisors
Mahshid Hamedi Boromand is the Founder and Chairman of the "With You Foundation" as well as the Chairman of "EMH Productions," the International Media Company she founded together with her husband Ebi 2000, and where she served as CEO until 2013, and since then been at the helm of its Board. Throughout her career, Mahshid has been a driving force in the Persian Music Industry and is wieldy recognized as a groundbreaking Music Executive and Talent Manager. Mahshid has spearheaded several large humanitarian projects through the years, but have decided to now dedicate her time and energy on the WYF and the work they plan to do all over the world.
Dr. Nanaz Pirnia is a psychotherapist, nuerotherapist and educational psychologist in private practice for over 32years. She has been a consultant to many schools including the Beverly Hills Schools. Nanaz is specifically involved and experienced in working with children and adults who have behavioral, emotional, social, psychological or educational problems. Full evaluation and assessment of children and adolescence, marriage and family counseling, and individual neurointegration therapy are the range of her expertise. Nanaz Pirnia is the founder and director of the Mind Therapy Center. She runs seminars for expectant parents, parents of newborns and young children, parents of teenagers, couples, and professional therapists. She is the originator of the “Circle of Happiness” system for teenagers and adults who seek balance in life. She is a frequent lecturer and radio/TV guest speaker.
Noushin Moeini Kermanshahi is an esteemed poet, writer and art critic. She was born in 1954 in Kermanshah, Iran, but spent her childhood and youth in Tehran. She attended the Behzad Art School in her adolescence, majoring in art, but always maintained a great passion for writing. In 1980, she moved to the U.S. and has been living and writing there since. Noushin has translated two documentary films, “Mystic Iran” and “The Age of Awakening”, from English to Farsi. She has written more than 300 essays on art and culture. Her first book, “Rasoolaneh Rang”, is having its 2nd edition published in Iran. Another one of her books which is on Frida Kahlo, is also being published there, both by Farzaneh Publishing. Noushin has also had two books published in the U.S. by The Book Company Publishing. One is a collection of short stories; the other consists of a selection of her published articles on art and culture.
Mahdis Ekbatani is an accountant, a tax preparer and an enrolled agent (EA) with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for the past 16 years. She is one of the managing partners at Up To Date Accounting CPA Firm where she offers consultations along with a variety of accounting and tax solutions and services to her clients from individuals to all types of business entities. She received a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Accounting from California State University, Northridge in 2005 and she received her Master of Science (MS) in Taxation from the Golden Gate University in 2008. Her biggest passion in life is her career.
Ali Parvaneh, Attorney at Law, is a board-certified trial specialist, a licensed real estate broker, a certified mediator, a Paul Harris Fellow ®, a Super Lawyer ®, and a member of multiple legal organizations. He is admitted to practice before the California Supreme Court, the United States District Courts for the Central and Southern Districts, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Parvaneh completed his law studies at Western State University and Newport University, obtaining a juris doctorate degree. His undergraduate studies were in surveying at the University of Florida. Mr. Parvaneh manages a mid size California law firm where he practices business and real estate law, overseeing complex litigation and transactional matters at the firm.
Jay Cohen has spent the last 15 years working at the highest levels of non-profit fund development in the Sacramento region, serving either as a private consultant or employee. His experience includes roles as Chief Development Officer at the UC Davis MIND Institute, California Medical Association, Sacramento Region Community Foundation, and many other wonderful organizations. Currently he is the Regional Major Gifts Officer for Planned Parenthood Mar Monte. Jay understands the non-profit landscape from many perspectives, including the agencies themselves, their boards (Mr. Cohen has served on five non-profit boards of directors), and individual and corporate donors that sustain them. Jay has a 14 year old daughter and creating a better future for her and all children guides his life.
Jonathan Mehrian is a world-class entrepreneur with humble beginnings in Los Angeles. As a youngster Jonathan was passionate about martial arts, a passion that led him to become part of the United States National team for 10 years, and Jr. Olympic, Maccabiah & Pan American gold medalist.
Jonathan got into finance, with no education, the very night he turned eighteen, and shifted his focus from pursuing a career as an athlete in martial arts to a career in finance.
Today, Jonathan has over 500 licensed agents in his agency spread across the US. Not only has he helped hundreds of families achieve their dream of financial independence, but doing so while simultaneously coaching and mentoring individuals, who just like him, want to build a career in financial services. He is a servant leader and an advocate for training and equipping his people for success, and continues to work tirelessly to help his team members achieve their dreams, just as he has achieved his.