Remembering Dr. Parviz Meshinchi

Dr. Parviz Meshinchi was born on June 11, 1930 in Bandar Pahlavi, Iran. He received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from University of Tehran. He was an officer in the Health Corps working on the eradication of Malaria in Southern Iran. Parviz was a loving, and kind husband, father and grand-father. His strong belief in the Baha’i Faith directed all aspects of his life. Parviz was a member of the local Spiritual Assembly of Tabriz for many years. He was one of the few members who survived the targeted execution of the Baha’is of Iran in the 1980’s.\

Dr. Meshinchi’s strong belief in Universal and higher education benefitted all in his circle. He was a life coach to so many youth in Iran and the United States; always encouraging the youth to concentrate their efforts on learning in order to reach their life goals. The marvelous efforts of Mona Foundation are in line with Dr. Meshinchi’s values of higher education and empowerment of women.