Our Leadership

The People Behind HWBN

Meet Our Board of Directors

Nasser Choobin

Nasser Choobin

Board Director

Professional Background

A businessman, filmmaker, photographer, and human rights advocate with experience across business, creative work, and community engagement.

Humanitarian & Community Experience

He has dedicated much of his life to helping legally admitted refugees rebuild their lives and move toward greater independence.

“ Why I Volunteer with HWBN

“I volunteer with Hope Without Borders because I have seen what can happen when someone is given a helping hand at a difficult moment. Helping refugees rebuild their lives taught me that compassion becomes meaningful when it leads to practical action. Through HWBN, I want to help people regain their independence, dignity, and hope—and eventually be in a position to help others.”

Batool Zamani

Batool Zamani

Board Director

Professional Background

A biologist, Iranian-American human rights advocate, and community leader with more than three decades of outreach and organizing experience.

Humanitarian & Community Experience

A dedicated advocate for women, minorities, political prisoners, and others seeking dignity, equality, and fundamental human rights.

“ Why I Volunteer with HWBN

“I volunteer with Hope Without Borders because I believe every person deserves to live with dignity, equality, and hope. For many years, I have worked to give a voice to women, minorities, political prisoners, and others whose rights have been denied. HWBN gives me an opportunity to turn that commitment into compassionate, practical support for individuals and families who need someone to stand beside them.”

Majid Karbasi

Majid Karbasi

Board Director

Professional Background

An Iranian human rights advocate and former political prisoner with extensive experience supporting people affected by persecution.

Humanitarian & Community Experience

He has dedicated much of his life to supporting political prisoners, their families, and people facing persecution, hardship, and injustice.

“ Why I Volunteer with HWBN

“I volunteer with Hope Without Borders because I know personally what persecution and imprisonment can mean—not only for the individual, but for an entire family. My own experience has strengthened my commitment to stand with those facing hardship and injustice. Through HWBN, I want people who are suffering to know that they are not forgotten and that there are people ready to stand beside them and help them rebuild their lives.”

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