A Convening of the Iranian American Community
A sold-out community conversation at Chapman University, built on the Center’s report The Evolution of the Iranian American Community, a demographic portrait of one of the most educated and skilled immigrant communities in the United States.
Bringing the research to the community
Author Ali Modarres presented the findings at Chapman University, followed by a panel on migration journeys, lived experience, and the psychological dimensions of migration.
- DateSunday, April 26, 2026 · 2:00 to 4:00 PM
- VenueSandhu Conference Center, Chapman University, Orange, California
- AttendanceSold out · about 150 guests
- Ali ModarresReport author · Assistant Chancellor for Community Partnerships, University of Washington Tacoma
- Joel KotkinReport editor · Executive Director, Center for Demographics and Policy, and Presidential Fellow in Urban Futures, Chapman University
- Marshall ToplanskyModerator · Co-Director, Center for Demographics and Policy, and Faculty Fellow for Innovation, Chapman University
- Shaheen SadeghiFounder and CEO, LAB Holding, LLC
- Dr. Narges Rabii-RakinDean of Humanities and Social Science, Cerritos College
- Dr. Nehzat FarnoodyLicensed Clinical Psychologist
- Dr. Farrokh ShokoohClosing remarks · Founder and CEO, Operation Technology, Inc.
Revisit the conversation
The convening
The Evolution of the Iranian American Community
The April 26, 2026 program, released as a special episode of The Feudal Future podcast.
Listen on YouTube →
Feudal Future podcast
Why Iranian American Immigrants Excel
Joel Kotkin and Marshall Toplansky talk with Roya Hakakian and Bijan Kian about the drive behind Iranian American success and a new surge of identity among Gen Z.
Listen to the episode →The 2027 report is on the way
Date and location to be announced
Building on the 2026 study, the Center is preparing a second report on the Iranian American community, to be released with a public convening. The next study will be stronger with the community's participation.
Made possible by our partners
The Center thanks the Shokooh Foundation and the Network of Iranian American Professionals of Orange County (NIPOC) for making this research possible, with special thanks to Dr. Farrokh Shokooh.
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