Yassamin Ansari
Yassamin Ansari began organizing on behalf of Obama for America as a high school student. She then went on to earn her undergraduate degree in international relations with honors from Stanford University and her master’s degree from the University of Cambridge.
Yassamin began her career in 2014 as an advisor in the Executive Office of United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, where she served on the climate team that helped deliver the historic Paris Climate Agreement. Later, she worked directly with the Office of California Governor Jerry Brown as deputy policy director for the Global Climate Action Summit, and as a senior policy advisor to UN Secretary-General Antonio Gutierres.
The Trump administration’s attacks on women, working families, the environment and immigrants, inspired Yassamin to fight back. She stood alongside thousands of Americans at the US Capitol to protest against the confirmation of extremist Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, knowing the devastating ripple effects it would have on abortion access. Ultimately, she felt compelled to move back home to Arizona and run for local office.
After knocking on over 100,000 doors with her team in 2020, Yassamin became the youngest woman ever elected to the Phoenix City Council.[1]
CPC new members
In January 2025, new members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus included Nellie Pou New Jersey 9, Lateefah Simon California 12, Luz Rivas California 29, Laura Friedman California 30, Sarah McBride Delaware, Yassamin Ansari Arizona 3, Dave Min California 47, Maxine Dexter Oregon 3, LaMonica McIver, New Jersey 10.[2]
2024 Arizona endorsers
School Board members
City & Town elected leaders
Arizona State Representatives & Senators
Local & National Progressive leaders
Moulton endorsement
In 2024 Seth Moulton endorsed Yassamin Ansari.
Backing Kamala
Ansari endorses Kelly
Yassamin Ansari endorsed Mark Kelly in 2022.
NIAC support
NIAC Virtual Gala
May 6 2021 with reps Adam Smith, Barbara Lee, Jan Schakowsky, Pramila Jayapal, Ilhan Omar.
Plus Anna Eskamani, Azadeh Shahshahani, Hoda Katebi, Jeremy Ben-Ami, Juan Cole, Neda Maghbouleh, Persis Karim, Rahna Epting, Sepi Shyne, Shireen Ghorbani, Yassamin Ansari, Yasmine Taeb. Maria Afsharian [[File:Dsaaqwertyuiop.JPG|thumb|300px Whoa! Congratulations to NIAC Council & NIAC Action
for surpassing their $300K fundraising goal last night during their online virtual gala. This organization continues to grow stronger every day. It was a very inspiring, informative and well-produced event hosted by NIAC's President, Jamal Abadi & Deputy Exec Director, Nilofar Ganjaie. Special guests included comedian James Koroni; 40 Under 40 Iranian Americans; NIAC Chapter Captains; ACLU's Manar Waheed: Jeremy Ben-Ami; Persis Karim; Community Organizer, Ali Ghambari; West Hollywood City Council Rep, Sepi Shyne; Writer, Community Organizer, Educator, Hoda Katebi; US Rep. Adam Smith (WA); Ilhan Omar (MN-5); Barbara Lee (CA-13); Jan Schakowsky (IL-9); Former City Councilwoman Shireen Ghorbani; Phoenix Councilwoman Yassamin Ansari; Vote 16 SF Director, Arianna Nassiri; Florida House Rep, Ana Eskamani; Business leader, Lily Sarafan.
NIAC 2020 endorsement
First Wave of 2020 Endorsements.
The 2020 Election may be the most critical vote in our lifetime. It is more important than ever that Iranian Americans and our allies have a powerful voice at the ballot box.
That’s why we are excited to announce NIAC Action’s first 2020 endorsements – our largest ever single wave of endorsements!
We have an opportunity to elect more Iranian Americans into office than ever before.
And we have our best chance ever to send the first Iranian American to the U.S. Congress!
We have identified twelve champions of our community – incumbent members of Congress who have worked to prevent war and end Trump’s ban on our families, and Iranian Americans who are ready to make an impact in all levels of government. With your help, we can elect them to office and bring real change in 2020.
By making a donation to NIAC Action PAC, you can help elect these champions of our community and send a powerful, united message that Iranian Americans will not be ignored on the political stage.
Yassamin Ansari – Open Seat, Phoenix City Council, District 7.
Yassamin Ansari is a climate activist and rising political star in the Iranian-American community. She has worked at the United Nations, serving as the youngest advisor to UN General Secretary Ban Ki Moon, and with the office of California Governor Jerry Brown on climate initiatives.[3]
NIAC event
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