Where does Pardis Mahdavi work?

Pardis Mahdavi is Board Member at Lumina Impact Ventures.

Where did Pardis Mahdavi go to school?

Pardis Mahdavi studied at Columbia University (Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, SocioMedical Sciences and Anthropology); Columbia University (Master of Philosophy - MPhil, Anthropology); Columbia University (Master's degree, International Affairs and Human Rights).

Pardis Mahdavi

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Board Member at Lumina Impact Ventures

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

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About

Pardis Mahdavi, Ph.D., is the former president of the University of La Verne and previously held leadership roles including provost and executive vice president at the University of Montana, dean at Arizona State University and the University of Denver, and several positions at Pomona College. Her research addresses gendered labor, human trafficking, migration, human rights, and public health across global and political contexts, and she has authored seven single-authored books along with edited volumes and numerous articles. She serves as a board member for the Lumina Foundation and the Human Trafficking Legal Center.

Experience

MyUni EducationFounder & CEOcurrent2026 — present
UC Berkeley Executive Leadership AcademyExecutive Directorcurrent2026 — present
Lumina FoundationMember, Board of Directorscurrent2024 — present
Education Engagement Solutions (EES) & AssociatesSenior Educational Consultantcurrent2024 — presentCalifornia, United States
YPO Pacific WestMembercurrent2023 — present
YPOMembercurrent2023 — present
University of La VerneProfessor, Former President2023 — 2024La Verne, California, United States
University of MontanaProvost and Executive Vice President2022 — 2023Missoula, Montana, United States
Arizona State UniversityDean2019 — 2022

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Educational Technology6Leadership DevelopmentVirtual Reality (VR)3Board Administration3Board Search3Board Level3Professional Consultant1

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Colleagues at Lumina Impact Ventures

Alisa A. Miller

Board Member at Lumina Impact Ventures

Amber Shelton

Director of Culture and Talent at Lumina Impact Ventures

Amie Michael

Grants Management Associate at Lumina Impact Ventures

Amy Bartner

Audience Engagement Editor at Lumina Impact Ventures

Austan D. Goolsbee

Board Member at Lumina Impact Ventures

Beverly W. Hudson

Accounting Officer at Lumina Impact Ventures

Bridget M. McCormack

Board Member at Lumina Impact Ventures

Brittany Wheeler

Grants Management Associate at Lumina Impact Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is Pardis Mahdavi?: Pardis Mahdavi, Ph.D., is the former president of the University of La Verne and previously held leadership roles including provost and executive vice president at the University of Montana, dean at Arizona State University and the University of Denver, and several positions at Pomona College. Her research addresses gendered labor, human trafficking, migration, human rights, and public health across global and political contexts, and she has authored seven single-authored books along with edited volumes and numerous articles. She serves as a board member for the Lumina Foundation and the Human Trafficking Legal Center.
Where does Pardis Mahdavi work?: Pardis Mahdavi is Board Member at Lumina Impact Ventures.
Where did Pardis Mahdavi go to school?: Pardis Mahdavi studied at Columbia University (Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, SocioMedical Sciences and Anthropology); Columbia University (Master of Philosophy - MPhil, Anthropology); Columbia University (Master's degree, International Affairs and Human Rights).

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