Mazyar Kahali

Nickname: Maz

Age: 19

Hometown: San Diego

Last Academic Institution Attended: University of California, San Diego

About Me: I was born under the mountains of Alborz in a normal family, with normal friends, and with a normal life. However, all that changed when I moved to the U.S. when I was 12, nothing was anymore but everything was still great. I consider myself as an Iranian American because I understand the Iranian Culture while embracing the American culture as well.

Favorite Musical Artist: GOOGOOSH, Farhad

Favorite Pastime/Hobby: I love to draw

Favorite Quote:

“Eyes shall be washed, they shall see differently” -Sohrab Sepehri

“Cheshmhara bayad shost joori digar bayad did”

What motivated you join IAAB’s Camp Ayandeh staff: IAAB’s Camp Ayandeh was the highlight of my summer 2 years ago, it thought me life lessons that I use on a daily basis and I wish to be a part of it this year and have an influence on a student like my counselors did on me.