Jacqueline brings a distinctive perspective to current events, placing developments in Iran within a historical context she personally lived through. Having experienced the 1979 Islamic Revolution and eight years under the Islamic Republic, she connects Iran’s past with the events shaping the country today. She speaks to universities, libraries, conferences, and organizations in the United States and internationally.
Speaking Themes
Iran Past and Present • Revolution and Social Change • Women in Iran • Iranian Jewish Life • Iran and the West • Memoir and Personal History
Speaking Themes
Iran Past and Present • Revolution and Social Change • Women in Iran • Iranian Jewish Life • Iran and the West • Memoir and Personal History
WHAT AUDIENCES SAY
“The presentation was incredible and very moving. So many students stopped by to say thank you for giving them such a terrific, honest, and respectful lecture.”
— Wendy Maier-Sarati, Professor of History, Oakton Community College
“Jacqueline supplied her listeners with the background of Iran, personal recollections, and factual information that allowed the audience to envision her life and the events surrounding her. I absolutely loved the presentation and asked her to speak for my organization.” — Beth Peres, Program Director, Center for Interfaith Engagement, Niagara Foundation
“Your story was a cliffhanger all the way through, and the follow-up insights were excellent and memorable. Thank you for presenting so professionally but also with heart and passion. Truly, many people have been talking about your story.”
— Felicia P., Toronto
SELECTED ENGAGEMENTS
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University of Chicago — Center for Middle Eastern Studies
FICCI FLO — Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry, Kanpur, India Illinois Political Science Association — Conference Panelist Sydney Jewish Museum — Sydney, Australia Niagara Foundation — Center for Interfaith Engagement, Chicago, Illinois WATCH JACQUELINE SPEAK
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Harvard GlobalWE — Harvard Alumni for Global Women’s Empowerment
Indiana University Bloomington — Institute for the Study of Contemporary Antisemitism National Jewish Retreat — Washington, D.C. The Song Shul — Meridian Arts Centre, Toronto The Lake Shore Unitarian Society — Winnetka, Illinois |
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