We are honored to announce The Forouzandeh Firoozi Memorial Fund, created to celebrate the life of an amazing woman. Born in the city of Rasht in Iran, Forouz was bright and hardworking from an early age. As a young girl she loved to draw and dance, and dreamed of following in the footsteps of Marie Curie. At 21, Forouz immigrated to Sweden to study electrical engineering and earned a Bachelor and Master’s Degree in Science from the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm. After graduating, she moved to the United States, where she helped build the country’s early cellphone network. Forouz later earned an MBA from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business while raising her son, Daniel. Never one to shy away from a challenge, Forouz pivoted to a career in financial services and went on to work at Bank of America and finally Wells Fargo as a Senior Vice President.
She was a loving wife, a caring mother, and a fierce friend. She loved all things Disney and was a patron of the arts. Graceful, passionate, and thoughtful, Forouz was a ray of sunshine with an infectious smile and a large presence in any space she entered.
On May 27, 2021, Forouz passed away from cancer. She was 58 years old. While she will be greatly missed, her spirit lives on in the hearts of the many people whose lives she touched. Forouz is survived by Fabian, Daniel, and her mother, Zarin.
The Forouzandeh Firoozi Memorial Fund will provide funding and support for girls and young women to attend school in rural India. To honor Forouz’s impact and interests, funding will be used to promote female empowerment in the fields of chemistry, engineering and the sciences.
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