Omid Memarian

Omid Memarian is a prominent journalist and communications professional with significant experience in human rights advocacy. Currently serving as the Director of Communications for Democracy for the Arab World Now (DAWN) since March 2020, Memarian previously held the position of Deputy Director at the Center for Human Rights in Iran from January 2010 to January 2020. Memarian has also contributed to The Daily Beast as a journalist and has served as a correspondent for IPS Inter Press Service from 2007 to 2012. With prior experience as a researcher at Human Rights Watch, Memarian's writing spans various prestigious platforms, including The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Time. Memarian holds multiple degrees from the University of California, Berkeley, including a Master's degree in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution and a Master of Arts in Journalism.