Service
Page includes Reviewer, University Service, and Public Service.
Reviewer
Journal (number of papers):
Climate Policy (1)
Energy Research & Social Science (2)
International Journal of Public Administration (5)
Journal of Social Equity and Public Administration (1)
Public Administration Review (1)
University Service
Board Member, 2022-2023 AY
Teaching/Learning Task Force, School of Public Affairs & Administration, University of Kansas, United States
Organizing two teaching/learning meetings for the school
Founder & President, May 2022 - May 2023
KU Iranian Community Association, University of Kansas, United States
Establishing a new student organization and developing its constitution
Developing website www.KUIranians.com
Developing year-round detailed events
Attracting active members
Holding 12 different types of events, over 100 events, including weekly meetings and occasional cultural events
Securing $8,079 in grants and awards
Social justice activism, reported by University Daily Kansan, Lawrence Journal-World, and Kansas Reflector
Board Member, Nov 2018 - May 2021
Iranian Cultural Association, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, United States
Holding Cultural Events/ Poetry Night, Docunight, Persian New Year Celebration Ceremony, Traditional Music Concert, Charshanbe Souri, Sizdah Bedar
Website Development & Design
Seal, Logo, & Letterhead Design
Documents and Posters Graphical Design
Public Service
Member, Sep 2022 - Present
Environmental Sustainability Advisory Board (ESAB), City of Lawrence, Kansas
The board, previously known as the Sustainability Advisory Board (SAB), was reestablished as the Environmental Sustainability Advisory Board (ESAB) on September 1, 2024, following the city's advisory board reconstruction efforts.
Proposing ordinances on promoting energy efficiency in rental residential properties
Presentation on energy efficiency challenges in rental properties and potential local legislation
Member of Renewable Energy and Climate Action Plan subcommittees
Supporting Renewable Energy Goals (Ordinance 9744), Douglas County Climate Action and Adaptation Plan, Single-use Plastic Bag Ban (Ordinance 9996), Reinstatement of Sustainability Advisory Board (Ordinance 9984)
Testimony, June 2022
Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC), public hearing about Evergy's Proposed Energy Efficiency & Demand-Side Management programs.
YouTube video of hearing
Kansas Reflector’s report on the hearing
Kansas Public Radio’s reflection on the hearing