Asian Women for Health (AWFH) Appoints Naheed Esar, former Deputy Foreign Minister for the Government of Afghanistan, as Executive Director - Ms. Esar brings more than a decade of experience focused on advancing the health of Asian Women and will attend Asian American Mental Health forum on Saturday, May 20, 2023
- Esar’s appointment is part of broader leadership changes at AWFH. Eric Braun, who served as Interim Executive Director, moves to the role of Chief Development and Innovation Officer. Also, Ingrid Chiemi Schroffner has been appointed Co-Chair of the Board of Directors.
New Executive Director Appointment Boston, MA - Asian Women for Health (AWFH), a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting health, wellness and equity among Asian women, is pleased to announce the appointment of Naheed Esar as their new Executive Director. AWFH was founded in 2013 by Chien-Chi Huang with the mission to improve the health and well-being of Asian women and their families by providing culturally and linguistically appropriate health education, advocacy, and support. AWFH believes that every Asian woman should have access to the resources and knowledge necessary to lead a healthy and fulfilling life. Naheed Esar brings a wealth of experience in the non-profit and governmental sectors. Esar is a dedicated public health advocate with over a decade of experience supporting the health and well-being of vulnerable communities, particularly women and children. Her passion for public health and social justice has led her to work in some of the most challenging environments, both domestically and internationally. Most recently, Esar served as the Deputy Foreign Minister for Resources and Management for the Government of Afghanistan in Kabul. In this role, Esar led and oversaw the operations of various departments and eight provincial directorates. She oversaw the management of over $100 million annual budget, as well as 1,300 staff both at the Ministry and at overseas embassies. She negotiated with foreign officials to build long-term bilateral relationships to support the ministry’s goals and needs. Esar has worked with United Nations Development Program (UNDP) as gender mainstreaming consultant, Department For International Development (DFID) as a gender consultant, and United States Agency for International Development (USAID) as a researcher, and a John Hopkins University researcher where she conducted a longitudinal research project on the lives of widows in Afghanistan. Esar also served as Executive director and the founder of the Afghan Widow’s Association, a nonprofit organization with a focus on widows housing, and community health education. In this role, she managed a team of staff and volunteers, developed and implemented programs, and secured funding from a variety of sources. She has written numerous articles and analytical papers for prominent research organizations and newspapers, including The Hill and Afghanistan Analyst Network (AAN). In addition, she has also served as a board member in nonprofit organizations. A Fulbright scholar, Esar combines her professional experience, with the US-immigrant lived experience. Esar's dedication to public health and her commitment to social justice have been recognized by her peers, and she has been honored with numerous awards for her work. "I am honored to join the dedicated team at Asian Women for Health," said Naheed Esar. "As an Asian woman myself, I am passionate about promoting health equity and empowering women to take control of their own health. I look forward to working with AWFH to further their important mission and expand their impact in the Asian community." On Saturday May 20th, from 10:00am to 4:00pm, Esar will be attending the 14th Asian American Mental Health Forum, which is a signature collaborative community event. The conference will focus on the theme “Embrace Different, Live Well: Disability, Accessibility & Mental Health”. More information can be found at https://AsianWomenforHealth.org. Eric Braun Appointed Chief Development and Innovation Officer Following Esar’s appointment, Eric Braun transitions from his role as Interim Executive Director to assume the role of Chief Development and Innovation Officer, working closely with Ms. Esar and overseeing the financial stability, fundraising, and growth of the organization. “I have thoroughly enjoyed my time as Interim Executive Director and look forward to working with Naheed in a new capacity. I am enthusiastic our recent progress: including launching our new workforce development program, with our first cohort nearly completing their studies, and kicking off a new health ambassador program. We also continue to advance our mission with progress in our other programming, including the NIH-sponsored All of Us Research Program, the Racial Justice in Health initiative with the BCBSMA Foundation, and conducting research with Tufts University under a program titled, “Barriers and motivators associated with access to care and participation in genetic research studies for Parkinson's Disease among Asian Americans”, sponsored by the Michael J. Fox Foundation.” Ingrid Chiemi Schroffner appointed Co-Chair of Board of Directors AWFH is also delighted to share that Ingrid Chiemi Schroffner has been appointed Co-Chair of the Board of Directors. Schroffner joined the Board in 2022 and recently led the Executive Director Search Committee. She joins Adam Thomas in co-chairing the Board. Schroffner said “We are thrilled to welcome Naheed Esar as our new Executive Director. Her experience and passion for public health and women's empowerment make her an ideal leader for our organization. We are confident that under her leadership, AWFH will continue to grow and make a positive impact on the lives of Asian women and their families.” She continued, “I would also like to thank and acknowledge Eric for his fantastic contribution to the organization in his interim leadership role, and once again thank Chien-Chi Huang, our Founder and former Executive Director, who recently retired after 10 amazing years at the helm of the organization. Naheed inherits an amazing organization with a fantastic mission, and it is all thanks to the vision and leadership of Chien-Chi.” With Esar and Schroffner newly appointed at the helm, AWFH is poised to continue its important work promoting health and wellness in the Asian community. The organization looks forward to working with the community to improve the lives of Asian women and their families. To learn more about Asian Women for Health visit: https://www.asianwomenforhealth.org/ To sign up for our newsletter visit: https://www.asianwomenforhealth.org/newsletter.html To donate visit: https://www.asianwomenforhealth.org/donate.html To learn more about the Asian American Mental Health Forum visit: https://www.asianwomenforhealth.org/aamhf23.html |
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