#24 with Arya Marvazy on PC, LGBTQ+ and BLM.

MINDSETSHIFT with Mickey Feher

Again, words can change lives. PC, LGBTQ+ and BLM. All terms that people tend to have strong opinions on. Some of us are still just learning what they mean, others are advocates and activists. One thing I find is missing are respectful conversations around this topic from all sides. Conversations about the meaning of tolerance and embrace, and what that means for our modern society and for men (and women). Hopefully, you too can learn about these terms and form a more educated opinion based on my conversation with Arya Marvazy, who was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA, and earned his BA in Psychology at UC San Diego, and a master's in Organizational Behavior from NYU. Twelve years into his non-profit career, he currently serves as the Managing Director of JQ International, an LGBTQ+ and Jewish organization focused on education, outreach, and support in service of inclusion and equality for all. In 2017, Arya launched the JQ Persian Pride Fellowship, an interfaith LGBTQ+ and ally initiative training the next generation of leaders. His dedication to the Jewish and LGBTQ+ community earned him a spot on LA Jewish Journal's 30 Under 30 list, IranWire's 50 Iranian-Americans You Should Know, and most recently the 2019 JPro Young Professional Award.